Vestas Wind Systems A/S has appointed Jean-Marc Lechêne, age 53, as new Chief Operating Officer (COO) with the responsibility for Vestas’ manufacturing and sourcing.
Jean-Marc Lechêne’s main task will be to ensure the cost out process on key technologies in close collaboration with Vestas Turbines R&D. Jean-Marc Lechêne will become a member of Vestas’ Executive Management team. Jean-Marc Lechêne has considerable experience in the production industry, working in global companies in France, the USA, Canada and China. In Jean-Marc Lechêne’s previous positions he has had the operational responsibility for several factories and the task of redefining strategy and improving profitability. Jean-Marc Lechêne will move to Denmark and start in his new position as of 1 July 2012.
Jean-Marc Lechêne’s main task will be to ensure the cost out process on key technologies in close collaboration with Vestas Turbines R&D. Jean-Marc Lechêne will become a member of Vestas’ Executive Management team. Jean-Marc Lechêne has considerable experience in the production industry, working in global companies in France, the USA, Canada and China. In Jean-Marc Lechêne’s previous positions he has had the operational responsibility for several factories and the task of redefining strategy and improving profitability. Jean-Marc Lechêne will move to Denmark and start in his new position as of 1 July 2012.
