RWE Offshore Wind chief executive Sven Utermöhlen will step down on 30 September 2026, with Tobias Keitel appointed to succeed him from 1 October 2026.
The company said Utermöhlen will not renew his contract but will continue to advise the offshore wind business for six to twelve months after leaving the CEO role.
RWE confirmed that Keitel, currently chief technology officer, will become CEO, while Julian Garnsey will take over as CTO from the same date.
RWE AG chief executive Markus Krebber said Utermöhlen had helped expand the company’s offshore wind portfolio through his wind energy experience and long-term commitment.
The management board under Keitel will continue to include chief financial officer Gunhild Grieve, chief commercial officer Ulf Kerstin and chief operating officer Thomas Michel.
Krebber said Keitel’s strategic and operational leadership experience would support RWE’s offshore wind operations and development. He also said Garnsey brings extensive experience in building large offshore wind farms.
Garnsey has led RWE’s offshore wind construction and project delivery activities since 2023.
RWE is currently building four offshore wind projects with a combined capacity of 4.8GW, including 3.1GW attributable to the company.
