He succeeds Tim Holt who is taking over new responsibilities within Siemens, the company said, without specifying further.

Prior to assuming this new position, Albenze served as CEO of the Siemens Wind Power onshore business in the Americas from 2011 to 2014.

He joined Siemens in 1998 and has held various positions in marketing, business development, supply management and sales in the US and South America.

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