Jakob Van den Broecke
Jakob Van den Broecke is a strategic offshore wind professional with a strong background in global offshore commercial activities.
He played a crucial role in integrating the commercial organization post-merger between MHI Vestas and Vestas, focusing on contribution margin development throughout the value chain.
Jakob's educational journey includes studying ASO, Latin, and Mathematics at Sint-Bernarduscollege Oudenaarde, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering at Technische Universiteit Delft, MSc in Aerodynamics at Delft University of Technology, and Geographic Information Science and Cartography at Istanbul Technical University.
Throughout his career, Jakob held various roles including Senior Specialist Offshore Portfolio Management and Project Manager Commercial Integration at Vestas, Business Advisor to the CEO, Manager Shareholder Relations, Bid Manager, and Tender Engineer Offshore Wind at MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, as well as positions at DEME Group, Australian LightWing Aircraft, and Technische Universiteit Delft.
Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant in Aerospace Engineering at Technische Universiteit Delft and as a Founding Board Member at Moeder Delftsche.
Jakob Van den Broecke's expertise encompasses offshore wind energy, commercial integration, contribution margin development, aerospace engineering, aerodynamics, and Geographic Information Science and Cartography.