Wedoany.com Report-Dec 17,Orsted has named Amanda Dasch as Region Americas CEO.

She will start in the new role 13 January.

"We're thrilled to welcome Amanda to our leadership team and to draw from her 20+ years of energy experience in the U.S. to guide and advance our plans to build an American energy industry across technologies, including offshore and onshore wind, solar, and battery storage", said Rasmus Errboe, Orsted's Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Commercial Officer.

Dasch comes to the role after approximately 20 years at Shell most recently serving as Vice President, Renewable Generation Americas, where she led offshore wind development in North America and the onshore and offshore renewable generation portfolio in South America.

"I'm proud to join Orsted and build on the successes they've had in the United States establishing a new offshore wind energy industry and growing a multi-technology American energy platform, both critical to ensuring energy security and economic competitiveness", Dasch said.

"The U.S. energy market needs more domestic energy, and Orsted is well-positioned to help meet this demand in the years ahead. I look forward to meeting the team and putting my experience to work toward our common goal".

Based in Boston, Dasch currently serves on the board of directors for the American Clean Power Association, a position she will retain in her new capacity at Orsted.