The Crown Estate names new Director of Energy and Infrastructure

The Crown Estate has appointed Huub den Rooijen as Director of Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure.

Huub den Rooijen joined The Crown Estate in March 2012 as Head of Offshore Wind.

In its new role as Director of Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure, den Rooijen will continue to lead the offshore wind team in addition to overseeing ocean energy, marine aggregates, carbon capture and storage, and infrastructure including cables and pipelines.

Huub den Rooijen said: “I’m delighted to be taking forward one of the most unique roles in real estate – managing the seabed. I look forward to leading our excellent teams across a diverse range of activities, from established industries such as marine aggregates, cables and pipelines, to high growth sectors such as offshore wind, to unlock value from this natural asset and continue to deliver strong returns.”

Den Rooijen’s appointment follows Rob Hastings departure as Director of Energy and Infrastructure.

The Crown Estate is an independent commercial business, created by the Act of Parliament, that manages an extensive property portfolio, and pays all profit to UK government for the benefit of the public finances.

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