European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) announced today that Oliver Wragg has been appointed as Commercial Director. In this role, Oliver will provide a business development regime that establishes a firm commercial approach; liaises with developers, funders, and partners; and participates in new initiatives driving growth and revenue for EMEC.
“What EMEC has achieved over the past decade is nothing short of phenomenal and I look to helping the team in Orkney build on those many achievements, ensuring that EMEC is as relevant and important to the industry over the next ten years as it is today.” Oliver Wragg, EMEC .
Prior to joining EMEC, Oliver worked as Business Development Manager at tidal technology development company Atlantis Resources Corporation, where he was responsible for UK and European public affairs, green field project origination and developing R&D collaborations. Oliver also worked for UK trade body RenewableUK, where he successfully coordinated the Seapower Campaign targeted at establishing revenue support of 5ROCs for wave and tidal energy, as well as establishing the Marine Energy Array Demonstrator Fund.
Oliver currently sits on the RenewableUK Marine Strategy Group and the DECC Marine Energy Programme Board. He holds a BSc from Exeter University and an MSc from Trinity College Dublin.
Press release, November 1, 2013; Image: EMEC