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RNS Number : 1620B  Windar Photonics PLC  21 April 2026

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21(st) April 2026

("Windar" or the "Company")

CEO Appointment

 

Windar Photonics plc (AIM: WPHO), a wind energy technology company
specialising in LiDAR‑based wind measurement and turbine performance
optimisation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andreas Berg Nielsen
as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2026. Andreas is currently a
Non‑Executive Director of the Company.

Andreas brings more than 15 years of international leadership experience
within the wind energy and industrial B2B sector, with a strong track record
in developing clear go-to-market strategies, scaling commercial organisations,
and delivering performance improvements across sales, operations and
aftermarket services. He has held a number of senior leadership roles and has
extensive experience across European and North American markets in the sector.

Andreas currently serves as Vice President, Sales & Commercial at KK
Group, where he has played a central role in the successful turnaround and
integration of acquired businesses and the expansion of international
commercial operations. Prior to that, he held a number of senior management
positions at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, covering sales, project
execution, production and business development.

He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Aarhus University
(Denmark), including an academic exchange at Sheffield Hallam University (UK).

David Lis, Executive Chairman of Windar Photonics plc, commented:

"On behalf of the Board, I am very pleased to welcome Andreas as Chief
Executive Officer. Having worked closely with him as a Non‑Executive
Director, we know his capabilities well and are confident that he is the right
leader to execute Windar's growth strategy. With a strong sales pipeline in
place, Andreas brings the commercial discipline and operational focus required
to scale the business and deliver value for shareholders."

Andreas Berg Nielsen, commented:

"Over the past year I have gained a deep understanding of Windar's technology,
organisation and market opportunity. There is clear momentum behind our core
LiDAR offering among wind asset operators, and a strong opportunity to
complement this with recurring revenues through our Turbine Performance
Management software. I look forward to working with the team to execute the
strategy, scale the business and build long‑term value."

For further information, please contact:

 Windar Photonics plc
 David Lis, Interim Executive Chairman  Via Novella

 Søren Belmar, CFO / COO                Tel:  +45 53527276

 Zeus (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
 David Foreman / James Bavister         Tel: +44 (0) 20 3829 5000

 Novella Communications
 Tim Robertson / Aeliya Bilgrami        Tel: +44 (0) 20 3151 7008

 

 

 

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