Northern Power Systems (TSX: NPS) has announced that Lawrence Willey has joined its executive team as the Chief Operating Officer. He brings over thirty years of experience in renewable energy and power technology to the company.
"Larry has strong expertise in operations and is a solid manager with an engineering background. We're excited to bring his experience and insights into our business," said Troy Patton, President and CEO of Northern Power Systems. "Larry is a pivotal part of our continued strategy to increase growth and profitability in our core markets."
Before joining Northern Power Systems, Mr. Will ey served as the Vice President of Energy and Business Services with Energy Northwest where he led the wind, hydro and solar segments of the business. Prior to Energy Northwest, he worked as the Vice President of Operations for Clipper Windpower where he managed the entire product delivery lifecycle including engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, installation, operations and services. Before joining Clipper, Mr. Willey worked with GE for 20 years and United Technologies Corporation (UTC) for 11 years in a variety of roles in nuclear, steam, wind energy and aircraft gas turbines.
"When you look at Northern Power's product offerings, it's impossible not to be excited," said Mr. Willey. "Their passion for renewable energy and power technology runs for over 40 years and it's great to be part of a growing team with unique experience delivering power solutions."
Larry will take the leadership role for all operational matters for the company's Engineering, Supply Chain , Production, Product Management, and Services organizations.
Northern Power Systems designs, manufactures, and sells wind turbines, and provides engineering development services and technology licenses for the global energy marketplace from its US headquarters and European offices.