Simply Blue Group Welcomes New Chairman to Simply Blue Energy OSW Ltd (SBE OSW)
Simply Blue Group, a leading developer of renewable energy projects, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Povall as the new Chair of the Board of Simply Blue Energy OSW Ltd (SBE OSW).
With over 20 years’ of experience in the global power generation industry, Povall brings deep expertise across many technologies and international markets to the company. His leadership will play a pivotal role as SBE OSW advances multiple offshore wind projects across Europe and elsewhere.
“We are thrilled to welcome David Povall as Chair of the Board,” said Hugh Kelly, CEO & Co-Founder, Simply Blue Group. “His vision, governance expertise, deep sector experience and passion for innovation align perfectly with our mission to scale our operations and advance our offshore wind initiatives, while making a significant contribution to the clean energy transition.”
As Chair, Povall will oversee board governance, support long-term strategic planning and guide the company through its next phase of development.
David Povall said: “I’m delighted to join SBE OSW as Chair and to work with this exceptional team to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth and deliver impactful offshore wind projects across its expanding portfolio.”
In addition to the appointment of the new Chair, Hugh Kelly also welcomed several new directors to its Board: Kazuma Fukai, Makoto Takeuchi, Yuki Koshida and Chris Gaydon. These new board members bring valuable experience in offshore wind development and finance.
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Sara Dymond, Group Communications Director, Simply Blue Group
Sara.dymond@simplybluegroup.com
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About Simply Blue Group
Established in 2011, Simply Blue Group is an ambitious, values-driven Group at the forefront of the global blue economy. Headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the Group combines deep technical expertise, innovation and strong stakeholder engagement to advance the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
Its offshore wind arm, Simply Blue Energy OSW Ltd. (SBE OSW) is actively developing a significant renewable energy portfolio, including 8 GW of floating offshore wind and 4 GW of fixed-bottom wind projects across multiple markets.
In October 2025, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (“KEPCO”) signed a Share Subscription Agreement with Simply Blue Energy OSW Ltd (SBE OSW). This strategic investment marked KEPCO’s first investment involving management participation in an offshore wind developer.
With an experienced and dedicated team operating from offices in Cork, Dublin, Belfast, Newquay, Pembrokeshire, Edinburgh, Bilbao and Nova Scotia, SBE OSW is strategically positioned to deliver large-scale offshore wind projects.
The company is committed to generating long-term local economic benefits while ensuring that its projects coexist harmoniously with communities and the natural environment.
