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Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip BassilThe Billion $ Conversation. Jonathan Cole, Chair GWEC and founding CEO Corio on ExGOW (EP.8)The Billion $ Conversation. Jonathan Cole, Chair GWEC and founding CEO Corio on ExGOW (EP.8)In this episode of Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip Bassil, Jonathan Cole, Chair Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Founding CEO of the Macquarie-backed global offshore wind developer, Corio Generation. Jonathan spent over 12 years at Iberdrola and ran the Spanish Utility's Global Offshore Wind business. This is the Billion $ Conversation.--Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) w/ Philip Bassil is the premier Global Offshore Wind industry podcast. It brings insights and thought-leadership...
2026-02-1952 minExcellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip BassilSurviving first Trump Administration - STATES at play. Abby Watson, Groundwire Group on ExGOW (EP.7)Surviving first Trump Administration - STATES at play. Abby Watson, Groundwire Group on ExGOW (EP.7)In this episode of Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip Bassil, we sit down with Abby Watson, Co-Founder and President of The Groundwire Group and former Head of North American Government Affairs at Siemens Gamesa in Washington. We dive in to the critical enabler for US offshore wind and Abby's key role working with the first Trump Administration and especially in helping the STATES drive the significant growth in renewables we saw during that first Administration despite the federal opposition...
2026-02-1233 minExcellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip BassilThe Ultimate Contrarian Strategy. Mark Leybourne, CEO Dyna Energy on ExGOW (EP.6)The Ultimate Contrarian Strategy. Mark Leybourne, CEO Dyna Energy on ExGOW (EP.6)In this episode of Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip Bassil, we sit down with Mark Leybourne, CEO of Dyna Energy and former head of the offshore wind development program at the World Bank. An aerospace engineer with an engineering Doctorate degree in Offshore Renewable Energy from South Hampton, Mark brings a unique "insider-outsider" perspective from the bird’s-eye view of a former World Bank official and now, the reality perspective of an emerging developer at Dyna. We discuss the biggest 'm...
2026-02-0532 minExcellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip BassilWhat every CEO needs to hear - Patrick Samson, Sandbrook Capital on ExGOW (EP.5)What every CEO needs to hear - Patrick Samson, Sandbrook Capital on ExGOW (EP.5)In this episode of Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip Bassil, we sit down with Patrick Samson, Operating Partner at Sandbrook Capital and former Global Head of Real Assets at PSP Investments - the global pension fund with $300 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). Patrick discusses his pivotal role in shaping PSP’s Infrastructure Group’s strategy and elevating it to a world-class investment platform. His tenure at PSP Investments, combined with more than a decade of In...
2026-01-2946 minExcellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip BassilIs Mark Carney's Canada Gearing up to be an Energy Superpower? Tom Timmins, Gowling on ExGOW (EP.4)Is Mark Carney's Canada Gearing up to be an Energy Superpower? Tom Timmins, Gowling on ExGOW (EP.4)In this episode of Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip Bassil, we sit down with Thomas (Tom) J. Timmins, who leads the Energy Practice Group at Gowling WLG in Toronto. We discuss some of the elements of how Canada Gearing up to be an Energy Superpower by adding offshore wind to its energy mix alongside its other abundant conventional natural resources. We delve into Tom's journey as an energy lawyer and his work on one of...
2026-01-2237 minExcellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip BassilWhy offshore wind will not be built without this? - Martin Beck, Marsh on ExGOW (EP.3)Why offshore wind will not be built without this? - Martin Beck, Marsh on ExGOW (EP.3)In this episode of Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip Bassil, we sit down with Martin Beck from Marsh Asia, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. We dive into the complexities and evolving landscape of insuring offshore wind projects and the role of risk management. We also answer important question for offshore wind developers such as "What is the optimal timing in the project lifecycle to start the insurance conversations?" Martin shares insights fro...
2026-01-1531 minExcellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip BassilKnut Vassbotn, CEO Deep Wind Offshore on persistence, long-term mindset and alignment - ExGOW (EP.2)Knut Vassbotn, CEO Deep Wind Offshore on persistence, long-term mindset and alignment - ExGOW (EP.2)In this episode of Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip Bassil, we sit down with Knut Vassbotn, CEO of Deep Wind Offshore. The energetic Knut shares the importance of being persistent, having a long-term mindset and strong partner alignment from day one. We discuss his transition from a long-standing career in the oil and gas industry to his current mission in the offshore wind sector. With the inception of Deep Wind Offshore in late 2020, he highlights the challenges...
2026-01-0827 minExcellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip BassilIs Offshore Wind the Energy of the Future? Father of modern wind power Henrik Stiesdal ExGOW (EP.1)Is Offshore Wind the Energy of the Future? Father of modern wind power Henrik Stiesdal ExGOW (EP.1) Our guest for the inaugural podcast episode of “Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip Bassil” is none other than Henrik Stiesdal, the father of modern wind power. Every offshore wind developer needs to hear this conversation. It includes a great perspective from Henrik on the history of wind power and some very insightful discussion on the future of the global offshore wind industry. We cover important topics such as the optimal size of offshore wind turbines moving forward, the Trump admi...
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