Renewable NRG Systems, a designer and manufacturer of decision support tools for the global renewable energy industry, has named David Hurwitt as vice president of global marketing and product development. A member of executive management, Hurwitt is responsible for driving the company’s marketing strategy and new product development, as well as leading the marketing and communications team.
“This is an exciting time to join the team,” said Hurwitt. “In recent years, Renewable NRG Systems has developed decision support tools for wind plant optimization and utility-scale solar, in addition to its core wind resource assessment product line. I’m looking forward to working closely with our customers to improve our existing offerings and develop new ones that fit their needs.”
With extensive experience in both marketing and sales, Hurwitt has served in leadership roles at multinational companies including GE Energy, Whirlpool, Diamond Brands, and Pillsbury, and he was the executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Optiwind. Prior to joining Renewable NRG Systems, he was the principal at Kenilworth Development Group, a growth consulting practice based in Canton, Connecticut. Hurwitt holds a M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Principia College.
“David brings a fresh perspective, a penchant for creative thinking, extensive international experience, and expertise in customer-driven product development to our executive team,” noted Justin Wheating, president of Renewable NRG Systems. “We’re thrilled to have him on board.”