FairWind

About us

About FairWind

FairWind is a leading global provider of complete solutions for the installation and servicing of onshore and offshore wind turbines, supporting both OEMs and operators worldwide.

Leadership team

Stewart has more than 30 years’ experience working in the global energy sector many of which have been in executive leadership roles. He joined FairWind as our CEO in August 2023 with a remit to provide leadership and direction in support of our structured, targeted and controlled growth aspirations. Before joining FairWind, he spent 10 years as CEO at specialist engineering, inspection, operations, and maintenance company Sparrows Group, leading the business through its acquisition by Altrad Group. Starting his career as an offshore field engineer with McDermott international, Stewart held numerous project management and leadership roles in the company before progressing to senior vice president of the Middle East, India, Caspian and Americas regions. Stewart is a Chartered Engineer, holds a degree in mechanical engineering and is a member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology. He has also completed the Executive Directors Program at the Kellogg School of Management - Northwestern University, and the Executive Management Program at Thunderbird School of Management.

Stewart Mitchell

Chief Executive Officer

Joining the FairWind leadership team in July 2022 as the COO for the Onshore and offshore installation business, Rasmus oversees the global operations with our four regional directors reporting to him. He was brought into FairWind to define and drive the organisational and operational transformation of the business in order to meet the future growth and market expectations. Before coming to FairWind, Rasmus spent 14 years in the wind industry holding various international leadership positions in different levels of the value chain. Most recently he was COO of ENABL, an international company providing engineering solutions to OEMS, where his focus was to prepare the operation for organic growth and through M&A. Rasmus has a business administration background. He started his career with Siemens Gamesa and during his 10 years there went through PM, strategy and leadership programmes.

Rasmus U. Jessen

Chief Operations Officer – Installation

Having joined FairWind as Chief Financial Officer in 2023, Sisse is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations of the business as well as legal, compliance, and IT functions. She has held senior finance positions for businesses across the industrial and offshore wind sectors for more than 15 years – most recently for ESVAGT A/S. During her career, Sisse has delivered significant M&A and restructuring activity and is experienced in leading businesses through IPO, as well as strategic development, corporate governance, new investments, and business digitisation. Sisse is also a board member at Ronne Harbour, and she holds a Master’s degree in Business Economics and Auditing, and Executive Board Education diploma, both from Copenhagen Business School

Sisse Mai

Chief Financial Officer

Peter has been with FairWind since 2019, having joined as Global Head of Service before moving into his current role as Chief Operating Officer – Service in 2023 where he is focussed on the strategy and delivery of our service lines. Joining FairWind from Siemens Gamesa, Peter’s 30-year career has taken him all around the world. He is an experienced board director and has held a variety of leadership roles across the shipping, ports and renewable energy sectors in Europe, Asia and Africa. Peter holds an MBA in Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University, UK.

Peter Ejby Hansen

Chief Operations Officer – Service

Laura joined FairWind as Chief People Officer in September 2023, bringing leadership in Human Resources and organisational strategy. She also oversees the company’s marketing and communications function. With over a decade of HR leadership experience in the energy sector, Laura previously held several key positions at Sparrows Group, where she was most recently part of the executive leadership team as Group Human Resources Director. Based in Aberdeen, Laura is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and holds a diploma in Human Resource management. She also has an MA in Politics and Sociology from the University of Aberdeen.

Laura Lee

Chief People Officer

Providing support and advice to the leadership team and the wider business on HSEQ matters, Peter Guild is the FairWind Global HSEQ Director. An experienced senior level HSEQ professional, Peter has a strong operational background and successful track record in energy, marine and construction activities. Throughout his career, he has delivered transformative safety leadership and supporting management that has created effective strategic and sustainable change in organisational HSEQ culture and performance. Peter brings people together with a leadership style that adapts, connects and engages. Prior to joining FairWind, Peter was Group Head of HSEQ at ASCO and responsible for overseeing the corporate HSEQ excellence strategy. Before that, he was the UK HSE Manager at Subsea7 and responsible for leading the delivery of transformational safety training programmes. Peter is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Peter Guild

Global HSEQ Director

Who we are

With nearly two decades of experience in the renewable energy industry, FairWind delivers expert services across the full lifecycle of wind turbine operations – onshore and offshore. From installation and preassembly to preventive and corrective maintenance, our technical teams provide end-to-end support to optimise asset performance and minimise any operational risks or downtime.

With specialist expertise in blades, electrical systems, and high-voltage work, we ensure safe, efficient operations throughout the turbine’s lifespan. We’re committed to raising safety standards across the industry through training at the European Wind Academy, and as part of our growth strategy, we continue to expand our global reach and diversify our services to support the energy transition and build a sustainable future.

Our mission

FairWind is committed to supporting the global renewables sector develop an efficiency driven culture by:

Developing our people to ensure we can deliver the right people in the right place at the right time.
Developing long-term partnerships with customers – becoming a supplier of choice to cover the entire value chain, built on a foundation of safety and quality.
Ensuring we have a global set of standards and governance – with regional delivery.

Our Vision

FairWind to be the leading global provider of service offerings through the lifecycle of renewable energy assets.

Our Values

HSEQ

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of health, safety, environment and quality globally.

People

We endeavour to provide a supportive and engaging working environment that allows people to thrive.

Integrity

We behave in a manner that reflects mutual respect, honesty and ethical business practice in all of our dealings.

Courage

We fearlessly embrace challenges, have a drive for momentum and growth and stand up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.

Accountability

We foster a culture where individuals take ownership of their actions, decisions, and outcomes, ensuring transparency, reliability,
and responsibility throughout the organisation.

Ensuring complete customer satisfaction in wind turbine installation and service

  • Installation
  • Scheduled services
  • Specialty services
  • Inspections
  • Turbine refurbishment and resale
  • Spare parts replacement
  • Consultation
  • Technology solutions
  • Repairs

Company history

FairWind was founded back in 2008. At that time, the company consisted of just eight people and one project.

Today, FairWind has over 2200 technicians and staff, and subsidiaries and offices in Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, Australia, and South America. International presence and expansion are deeply anchored in our culture.

2025
Received Vestas accreditation for Wind Turbine Safety Rules.
2024
Acquisition of Wind1000 in Spain. Opening of new office in Hamburg, Germany as well as Melbourne, Australia and Aberdeen, Scotland.
2023
Opening of office in Houston, Texas as North American Headquarter.
2022
FairWind officially registered at Nasdaq Stockholm.
2021
FairWind acquired by Triton.
2020
FairWind enters Australian market.
2019
Presence established in Taiwan.
2018
Electrical & High Voltage departments founded.
2017
Official opening of European Wind Academy, Poland.
2016
Attained EUM US Inc. and EU Montage Canada Inc.
2014
Acquired JR Energy to move into offshore projects.
2013
Established legal entity and office in South Africa.
2010
Establishment of back office and internal training center in Poland.
2009
ISO and OHSAS certifications obtained. Started cooperation with Siemens.
2008
FairWind is founded with headquarters in Denmark.
2022
Fairwind officially registered at Nasdaq Stockholm
2021
Fairwind acquired by Triton
2020
Fairwind enters Australian market
2019
Office in Taiwan opened
2018
Execution & Engineering; Electrical & High Voltage departments founded. Office in Spain opened
2017
Official opening of European Wind Academy
2016
New investor in FairWind A/S to support future growth plans Acquisition of EUM US Inc. and EU Montage Canada Inc. Started cooperation with Gamesa
2015
New offices in: UK, Germany, the Netherlands. Started cooperation with Senvion
2014
Acquired JR Energy to move into offshore projects Started cooperation with GE and Enercon
2013
Establishment of legal entity and office in South Africa Establishment of QHSE department with HSE office in Denmark
2010
Establishment of back office and internal training center in Poland
2009
ISO and OHSAS certifications obtained. Started cooperation with Siemens
2008
Fairwind A/S is established HQ in Denmark. First customer was Vestas in Turkey