Benj Sykes

Benj Sykes is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the offshore wind sector, currently serving as Vice President, UK Country Manager, and Head of Environment, Consenting & External Affairs at Ørsted since May 2018. Responsibilities include overseeing external affairs, environmental and consenting work programmes, and leading the global environmental Centre of Expertise. Sykes has chaired the Offshore Wind Industry Council's Pathways to Growth programme and holds positions on several boards, including the Global Underwater Hub and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. Previous roles include leadership positions at DONG Energy and the Carbon Trust, with an educational background from the University of Cambridge and an honorary doctorate from Durham University.