Swiss-based energy company MET Group has announced the appointment of Clive Turton as the new Executive Chairman of its Green Assets Division, signaling a strategic move to reinforce its renewables expansion efforts.
Turton, boasting over two decades of international experience in the power and renewables sector, is poised to lend his expertise to MET's renewables expansion strategy.
Scheduled to assume the role from June 1, 2024, Turton will succeed Balázs Gábor Lehocz, the current Executive Chairman of the Green Assets Division, who has opted for a five-month sabbatical leave after more than a decade of service with MET. Upon his return later this year, Lehocz will transition into an advisory role to MET Group's Chairman and CEO, Benjamin Lakatos.
Turton brings a wealth of experience to his new position, having held leadership roles in energy companies worldwide. His track record includes spearheading growth initiatives for businesses across both renewable and conventional energy sectors, as well as nurturing startups into industry leaders.
Most recently, Turton served as Chief Investment Officer at ACWA Power, a prominent developer of renewable energy projects. Prior to that, he held the position of Chief Executive Officer and President of Asia-Pacific at Vestas, where he played a pivotal role in driving business growth and restructuring efforts across the region.
Before venturing into the energy industry, Turton spent a decade in the banking sector, following his early career as a corporate lawyer in Australia and Europe.
MET Group Chairman and CEO, Benjamin Lakatos, expressed confidence in Turton's appointment, stating, “Our goal is to build a geographically diversified renewables portfolio, and the Green Assets Division is already present in 9 European countries. The experience of Clive Turton will support us massively in increasing our foothold in the renewables market.”
