RTS Wind Group, which includes high-voltage specialist Ventus Energy, has appointed Alexandra Richards as Chief Commercial Officer. The Group is an award-winning full-service provider to the global onshore and offshore wind sector.
Alexandra brings more than 14 years of commercial, legal and operational leadership experience across the global energy sector. She combines deep contractual and commercial expertise with hands-on operational delivery across offshore wind, subsea services and wider energy infrastructure.
She holds an LLM in Oil and Gas Law from the University of Aberdeen and has built a career spanning complex contract negotiation, tender strategy, claims management, performance optimization and value-led commercial governance. Alexandra has consistently operated at the interface between commercial strategy and operational execution, driving disciplined risk management while enabling growth.
Prior to joining RTS Wind Group, Alexandra held senior O&M readiness roles with bp and JERA Nex bp, where she played a key role in shaping operating models, strengthening contractual frameworks and supporting data-driven asset operations. She previously held both Commercial Manager and Operations & Maintenance Manager positions at Vattenfall, including full responsibility for safety and overall performance at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm. In her new role Richards support CEO Kevin Jones in lead the next phase of RTS Wind Group’s growth.
In a statement Alexandra Richards, Chief Commercial Officer of RTS Wind Group, said: “RTS Wind Group has built an impressive global platform, underpinned by technical expertise, delivery capability and strong customer relationships. I am excited to join at a time of clear momentum and opportunity.
My focus will be on strengthening commercial discipline across the Group, embedding contracting excellence and aligning our commercial strategy with operational delivery as we scale. In a market that demands both agility and rigor, the ability to manage risk intelligently while unlocking value through integrated, multi-service solutions will be critical. I look forward to working with the team to support sustainable growth, deepen key partnerships and ensure our commercial foundations enable RTS Wind Group to lead in an increasingly competitive global market.”
Kevin Jones, Chief Executive Officer of RTS Wind Group, said: “Alexandra’s appointment represents a significant step in strengthening our commercial leadership as we scale RTS Wind Group globally. She brings a rare combination of legal depth, operational insight and hands-on commercial execution across offshore wind and wider energy infrastructure.
Her experience in O&M readiness, contractual optimisation and performance-driven strategy directly aligns with our ambition to deliver integrated, multi-service solutions that create long-term value for our customers. I am delighted to welcome her to the leadership team and work with Alex once again as we enter the next phase of disciplined and sustainable growth.”
Ryan Henderson, Chairman of RTS Wind Group, said: “I’m really delighted to be adding Alex to the team. Her blend of legal expertise and project experience positions her strongly to lead RTS Wind Group’s commercial strategy and support the company’s continued growth.”
