Wartsila names new energy head

Finish engine manufacturer Wärtsilä has appointed Javier Cavada Camino as president of Energy Solutions.

He will also take up the position of executive vice president and become a member of the board of management of Wärtsilä, effective 4 November, the company said on Wednesday.

In this position, Cavada is responsible for Wärtsilä’s Energy Solutions business globally, and will report to president and CEO Jaakko Eskola.

He joined Wärtsilä in 2002 and has since held several management positions in production, research and development, quality, operational development and business operations, Wärtsilä said.

Until now, Cavada had the dual role of leading the services business in South Europe and Africa, as well as propulsion services globally.

The current head of Energy Solutions, Rakesh Sarin retires having reached his statutory retirement age earlier this year.

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