EWT appoints Renger Idema as its new CEO

November 6, 2018

Amersfoort, November 6, 2018 –The Supervisory Board of EWT, the world’s leading turbine supplier for localized energy, has appointed Renger Idema to the position of Chief Executive Officer of EWT.

Starting November 1, Idema will succeed Mark Jones, who stepped down as Managing Director and CEO earlier this year. Together with Mark Jonkhof as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Idema will form the Executive Board.

Renger Idema, CFO

“I’m very pleased for the opportunity to lead this company where I have worked for the past 10 years.” says Renger Idema. “Our plans for the future are very ambitious and I look forward to realise these with our outstanding product and services and the great people working at EWT.”

Renger Idema has been with EWT since 2008 and was appointed CFO and member of the Executive Board in 2012. He started his career at Ahold (food retail) and has held various senior roles in finance and operations at Endemol(media) and Hagemeyer (electro technical).

“Idema has already been instrumental in structuring the company’s ambitions. His considerable experience and leadership will serve the company well and we believe Idema is the right person to lead the company to a bright future.” says Rijkman Groenink, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of EWT.