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McGrail, who is currently chief executive of Siemens Engines, will take up his post in May.
He joined Siemens UK in 2004 and has worked in a variety of roles across the energy industry.
Between 2010 and 2014, McGrail led Siemens plans to develop and invest in offshore wind turbine manufacturing in the UK, securing the offshore wind turbine blade factory and port facility in Hull.
As managing director of Siemens Power Generation from 2014-2017, McGrail expanded Siemens UK’s activities in the thermal power market.
He became head of Siemens Engines in November 2017, leading the rebranding of the company and helping to secure significant growth.
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Date: 27 May 2021
RenewableUK appoints Siemens veteran as new leader
The trade body has announced that the chief executive of Siemens Engines will be taking up the reins at RenewableUK in late spring
by James Agyepong-Parsons
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