The appointment, effective from 1 January, marks the return of Eldrup to a high-profile industry role following his resignation from the top job at Dong in March.

That came amid controversy over his management of the world’s biggest operator of offshore wind power – a status he was seen as instrumental in helping Dong to achieve.

Together with former Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen and others, Eldrup’s main task will be to lead the offshore sector to new growth and pave the way for globalisation of Denmark’s activities in the industry, Offshore Center Danmark says.

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