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Suzlon Energy on Monday, January 19, announced the appointment of Paulo Fernando Soares as President – Europe, strengthening its leadership team as the company sharpens its focus on international markets amid a broader strategic reset.
Soares brings nearly four decades of experience in the wind industry, having worked across major energy markets including Germany, Brazil, China and Spain. He has also previously worked with Suzlon and was instrumental in expanding the company’s footprint in Asian markets.
Suzlon said Soares will lead the company’s Europe business, with responsibility for driving market expansion, deepening customer engagement and building strategic partnerships across the region, one of the world’s largest and most mature wind energy markets.
His responsibilities will also include building a robust organisational framework to support long-term success in European markets, where Suzlon operates alongside its presence in 17 countries worldwide.
Commenting on the appointment, Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon Group, said, “We are happy to welcome Paulo back as Suzlon accelerates its global ambitions. With Europe being one of the largest wind energy markets, it represents a strategic growth opportunity for us. Paulo’s deep knowledge of wind technology, customers, and first-hand experience across multiple global markets will help our global growth strategy immensely.”
On his return to Suzlon, Soares said he was excited to rejoin the company at a time when wind energy is gaining renewed momentum globally. "Suzlon has been one of the earliest trailblazers in the wind energy industry and advocated for wind to get its rightful place in the global energy transition," he said, adding that the company’s technology base and international experience provide a strong foundation to expand market share in Europe.
The leadership appointment comes as Suzlon advances its “Suzlon 2.0” roadmap. In an
exclusive interaction with CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of Davos, Tanti said the shift reflects accelerating global electrification across electric vehicles, AI-led infrastructure and industrial decarbonisation.
He noted that renewables accounted for nearly 80% of new energy capacity added globally in 2025, underscoring a structural transition underway in the global energy mix.
Soares brings nearly four decades of experience in the wind industry, having worked across major energy markets including Germany, Brazil, China and Spain. He has also previously worked with Suzlon and was instrumental in expanding the company’s footprint in Asian markets.
Suzlon said Soares will lead the company’s Europe business, with responsibility for driving market expansion, deepening customer engagement and building strategic partnerships across the region, one of the world’s largest and most mature wind energy markets.
His responsibilities will also include building a robust organisational framework to support long-term success in European markets, where Suzlon operates alongside its presence in 17 countries worldwide.
Commenting on the appointment, Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon Group, said, “We are happy to welcome Paulo back as Suzlon accelerates its global ambitions. With Europe being one of the largest wind energy markets, it represents a strategic growth opportunity for us. Paulo’s deep knowledge of wind technology, customers, and first-hand experience across multiple global markets will help our global growth strategy immensely.”
On his return to Suzlon, Soares said he was excited to rejoin the company at a time when wind energy is gaining renewed momentum globally. "Suzlon has been one of the earliest trailblazers in the wind energy industry and advocated for wind to get its rightful place in the global energy transition," he said, adding that the company’s technology base and international experience provide a strong foundation to expand market share in Europe.
The leadership appointment comes as Suzlon advances its “Suzlon 2.0” roadmap. In an
He noted that renewables accounted for nearly 80% of new energy capacity added globally in 2025, underscoring a structural transition underway in the global energy mix.
Shares of Suzlon Energy were trading 1.24% down at ₹47.85 as of 1.51 pm on Monday. The stock has drpped 9.01% in the past one month.
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