Engineering consultancy Wood Thilsted has named Zach Finucane as the Head of USA, taking on a key leadership role following the retirement of Matt Palmer. In this strategic position, Finucane will lead Wood Thilsted's operations in the United States, focusing on driving growth and innovation in the dynamic American offshore wind market.
With nearly 15 years of experience in the offshore wind sector, Finucane brings extensive expertise to the role, having previously worked at Orsted. Notably, he played a crucial role in delivering projects such as the Block Island Wind Farm and the Coastal Virginia Demonstration, leading the US foundations team for Orsted's portfolio of US projects.
As Head of USA, Finucane will be instrumental in overseeing Wood Thilsted's diverse and significant portfolio of projects across the United States. The projects span early-phase development, site investigation planning, concept development, front-end engineering design (FEED), and detailed engineering.
Wood Thilsted emphasizes that Finucane's leadership will play a pivotal role in advancing the company's commitment to delivering sustainable and cutting-edge solutions, contributing to the growth of clean energy in the United States.
Commenting on his appointment, Finucane expressed excitement about leading Wood Thilsted's efforts in the United States at a pivotal moment for the market. He highlighted Wood Thilsted's reputation for engineering excellence and sustainability commitment, positioning the company perfectly to support the goals of the US renewable energy sector.
Wood Thilsted's CEO, Alastair Muir Wood, expressed confidence in Finucane's appointment, citing his proven track record and deep understanding of the offshore wind industry. Muir Wood anticipates Finucane's leadership playing a pivotal role in driving success in the United States, contributing to the continued growth of Wood Thilsted in the region.
