The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewables, has appointed Maida Zahirovic as a Non-Executive Director.

Maida, Head of Renewables at James Fisher & Sons plc, a trusted supplier of engineering services to the global energy, defence and maritime transport sectors, has significant experience in the offshore wind sector gained from senior roles at some of the top companies in the industry.

Commenting on the appointment, ORE Catapult Chair Ronnie Bonnar, said: “There are huge opportunities and challenges for offshore renewables as we look to deliver the growth needed to deliver Net Zero in the coming years.

“Maida’s extensive international and supply chain experience will provide invaluable insight as we continue to grow the Catapult and play a vital role in delivering that opportunity”.

Maida Zahirovic said, “I am thrilled to be joining the board of ORE Catapult, the leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy in the UK. The Catapult ethos of contributing to a green and sustainable transition for future generations aligns closely with the goals of James Fisher”.

“I look forward to working alongside colleagues and stakeholders from industry and academia to drive innovation in our sector and deliver the UK’s Net Zero targets while addressing skills shortages in our industry through training and development.”

You can find out more about ORE Catapult’s Board of Non-Executive Directors here.

Editors Notes:

Maida Zahirovic has been Head of Renewables in the energy division of James Fisher & Sons Group since 2022, having previously led the Group’s APAC renewables region. Prior to joining James Fisher, she worked for both Vestas (formerly MHI Vestas Offshore) and Siemens Wind Power in a variety of senior international roles, most recently leading the offshore wind market entry into Taiwan for Vestas (formerly MHI Vestas Offshore) through local content collaboration with the local and global supply chain, considering customer and government requirements and ensuring sustainable long-term value add.

Resident in Denmark, she is fluent in Danish, Bosnian, Croatian and English, and has an MSc in Strategy & Organisation and a BEng in Global Management & Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Southern Denmark.