Erika Echavarria

Erika Echavarria is a seasoned professional with over 19 years of experience in the wind energy industry, focusing on both onshore and offshore wind turbine technologies.

Erika started her career in the USA, delving into onshore project development before pursuing a specialization in offshore wind turbines at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.

She later joined DNV GL, where she spent 6 years in the Turbine Engineering Support team, providing consulting services on Operation & Maintenance, reliability, and Cost of Energy aspects for both onshore and offshore wind projects.

Erika then transitioned to Ingka Investments, overseeing the operation of IKEA's renewable energy portfolio across multiple countries, actively involved in contract negotiations, project transitions from construction to operational phases, and enhancing asset management strategies for improved profitability.

Currently, Erika is engaged with Shell New Energies, collaborating internally and externally to drive advancements in offshore wind turbine technologies, focusing on enhancing performance, Operation & Maintenance practices, and reducing the Cost of Energy.

Erika Echavarria brings a blend of technical expertise and commercial acumen to her roles, equipped with a strong analytical mindset and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in the renewable energy sector, offer strategic guidance, communicate technical complexities effectively, and tailor reports for varied audiences.

Her educational background includes a PHD RESEARCHER program in RAMS for Offshore Wind Turbines from Technische Universiteit Delft, a MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING specializing in Automated Controls and Fluid Mechanics from West Virginia University, and a PRODUCTION ENGINEER degree focusing on Balance of Production Flow from Universidad Escuela de Administración y Finanzas y Tecnologías.