RWE Appoints Sandra Dettmer as Chief Operating Officer of Renewables Europe and Australia Division

RWE Appoints Sandra Dettmer as Chief Operating Officer of Renewables Europe and Australia Division

(IN BRIEF) RWE has appointed Sandra Dettmer as Chief Operating Officer of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, effective April 1, 2026. The newly created role is intended to enhance management oversight of the company’s expanding portfolio of renewable energy projects across Europe and Australia. Dettmer will oversee engineering, construction, and operational activities for wind, solar, and battery storage facilities, as well as health, safety, and environmental management. Previously serving as Director of Construction within the division, she will now join CEO Sopna Sury and CFO Simon Bockmühl on the management board. The appointment reflects RWE’s focus on strengthening operational leadership as it continues to expand renewable energy capacity and advance its long-term growth strategy.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 11-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — RWE has appointed Sandra Dettmer to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership role has been introduced to strengthen operational oversight as the company continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio across Europe and Australia.

In her new position, Dettmer will oversee key operational functions including engineering, construction, and operations for RWE’s growing portfolio of onshore wind farms, solar installations, and battery storage facilities. She will also be responsible for health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management across the division’s activities.

The appointment reflects RWE’s effort to place greater management focus on the increasing number of renewable energy projects currently being developed and operated across its European and Australian markets. As the company continues to scale its renewable capacity, the COO role is expected to strengthen coordination across project development, construction, and operational performance.

Dettmer will join CEO Sopna Sury and CFO Simon Bockmühl on the management board of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia. Prior to this appointment, she served as Director of Construction within the same division, where she was responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of renewable energy projects.

Markus Krebber, CEO of RWE AG, highlighted Dettmer’s experience and familiarity with the company’s renewable energy operations. He emphasized that her deep knowledge of RWE’s projects and markets in Europe and Australia positions her well to continue driving the efficient construction and reliable operation of wind, solar, and battery storage assets. These technologies, he noted, form a central pillar of the company’s long-term growth strategy.

The appointment underscores RWE’s commitment to strengthening its management structure as it continues expanding its renewable energy footprint and accelerating the development of sustainable power generation assets.

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RWE is leading the way to a modern energy world. With its investment and growth strategy, RWE is contributing significantly to the success of the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the energy system. Around 20,000 employees work for the company in almost 30 countries worldwide. RWE is one of the leading companies in the field of renewable energy. RWE is investing billions of euros in expanding its generation portfolio, in particular in offshore and onshore wind, solar energy and batteries. It is perfectly complemented by its global energy trading business. Thanks to its integrated portfolio of renewables, battery storage and flexible generation, as well as its broad project pipeline of possible new builds, RWE is well positioned to address the growing global demand for electricity, particularly driving by further electrification and artificial intelligence. RWE is decarbonising its business in line with the 1.5-degree reduction pathway and will phase out coal by 2030. RWE will be net zero by 2040. Fully in line with the company’s purpose – Our energy for a sustainable life.

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