Meet the team developing Llŷr
Our Leadership Team
The Leadership Team is a uniquely hands on group, responsible for steering the Project’s strategic direction. It is comprised of a passionate and motivated team of offshore wind pioneers who have successfully executed renewable energy projects across the globe.

Tess Blazey
Director of Policy and External Relations
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Tess Blazey
Director of Policy and External Relations
Tess has over 20 years’ experience in the fields of stakeholder relations, communications and events. Having delivered major international events on the world stage, she has for the last decade managed integrated consultation, communications, and public affairs programmes for nationally significant infrastructure projects. An adaptive strategic thinker she has considerable experience working with government, business leaders, academics and the community when preparing programmes to ensure the long term legacies of new industries benefit those that live in the region where they are hosted.

David Keenlyside
Engineering Director
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David Keenlyside
Engineering Director
David is a Chartered Structural Engineer and brings some 30 years’ experience with unique offshore experience from decades of design, delivery and management of complex projects in a multi-discipline and multi-locational environment delivering cost effective design solutions. David has 10 years of engineering experience in offshore wind projects from concept through FEED, detailed design, manufacturing fabrication to installation and operation, lately with focus on the floating wind sector. As Director of Engineering David leads a highly qualified and experienced team of multi discipline engineers. His remit covers the entire project life cycle.

Marc Murray
Development Director
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Marc Murray
Development Director
A Chartered Environmentalist and full member of IEMA, Marc holds a BSc (hons) in Environmental Science, M.Sc. in Environmental Management. Responsible for the identification and development of innovative floating wind projects in the Celtic Sea and US West Coast, Marc has extensive experience in taking marine energy projects through site identification, development, construction and operational compliance.

Scott Harper
Chief Executive Officer
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Scott Harper
Chief Executive Officer
Scott brings 20 years of wide-ranging experience from project development, finance and undertaking strategic projects in developing markets. Over the last 10 years, Scott has been engaged in the offshore wind sector managing technology innovation and project development.

Mikael Jakobsson
Founder and Chairman
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Mikael Jakobsson
Founder and Chairman
Mikael founded CIERCO Corporation in 2001. With 33 years experience in the wind sector Mikael has held senior management roles with some of the biggest and most progressive names in the business including Wind World, BTM, Enron, EDF/Aircole and 2B Energy. His first offshore turbine started turning in 1989 and since then he has built up an unrivalled knowledge of the wind energy sector from development to deeper technology understanding as well as operational experience.