German vitality firm RWE introduced it has employed Amanda Lefton as Vice President of Offshore Development, U.S. East.
Lefton was beforehand Director of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) throughout a interval of sigificant development for the U.S. offshore wind business beneath route from the Biden Administration. Lefton resigned from right here place at BOEM efficient January 19, 2023.
RWE is likely one of the world’s largest producers of offshore wind vitality, with initiatives in Asia, Europe and the United States. In the U.S., it has leases off New York and California and is working to advance the offshore wind provide chain within the Gulf of Mexico.
“Amanda has successfully created significant momentum for the offshore wind industry in the U.S. Her knowhow navigating all levels of government has resulted in the approval and now construction of the nation’s first two offshore wind projects,” mentioned Sam Eaton, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind Holdings. “It’s no secret that Amanda’s leadership permeates the entire industry and I’m thrilled that she has decided to continue her career at RWE.”
As BOEM Director, Lefton led growth and implementation of the Biden Administration’s offshore wind agenda, working intently with colleagues on the Department of the Interior, the White House, different federal companies, Tribal nations, state governments and different stakeholders to sort out key vitality and environmental points.
Prior to her time at BOEM, Lefton served because the First Assistant Secretary for Energy and Environment for the Governor of New York the place she led the State’s local weather and environmental initiatives and managed a portfolio of 12 companies and authorities. Previously, she was the Deputy Policy Director for The Nature Conservancy in New York, labored within the labor motion for the Rochester Regional Joint Board of Workers United, and for the New York State Assembly. She additionally labored for the State Senate.
