The appointment of Stoddart coincides with the return ofLars Rytter as chief operating officer (COO) at REpower, a subsidiary of Indianwind group Suzlon.

Rytter – who worked as supply chain chief at REpower until2010 – began work last week after rejoining the company from rival turbinegroup Nordex. He will play a key role in the company's plans for big costs savings, which were unveiled in April.

Stoddart,