Samuel Byrne

Samuel Byrne is the Vice President of Operations for Renewables Americas at Equinor, a position he assumed in September 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing Equinor's offshore wind operations and maintenance activities in the United States, ensuring that these operations are safe, efficient, and cost-effective.123

Professional Background::

• Previous Role: Before joining Equinor, Byrne served as Vice President of Operations & Maintenance at Vestas Wind Systems in the Asia-Pacific region. His responsibilities included managing operations across 13 countries and overseeing approximately 15 GW of wind farms, both operational and in commissioning.13
• Consulting Experience: He also has experience working at McKinsey & Company, where he focused on the energy sector across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe.24

Education:: Byrne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale University and a Master of Arts in International Economics and International Relations from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, with a concentration in energy, resources, and environment.13

Byrne's appointment is seen as a strategic move for Equinor as it expands its renewable energy portfolio in the U.S., particularly with projects like Empire Wind and Beacon Wind.2