London, UK – Sonnedix is pleased to announce the promotion of Simon Duckett to Chief Digital Officer, a newly created role that will position Sonnedix at the forefront of innovation for the renewables industry.

As the renewables industry rapidly evolves, Sonnedix is progressing its digitalisation journey, adopting technologies that drive efficiencies, optimisation, and innovation across the business. Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a significant opportunity to not only improve the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy production but also drive productivity, realise cost reduction, and support revenue growth across the business.

Simon will oversee Sonnedix’s digitalisation strategy, with a focus on implementing digital and AI tools and platforms to provide the business with enhanced analytics and automation. He brings with him over 25 years of experience in technology, having held several senior leadership positions at global organisations. Simon was previously Global Head of IT and Digital at Sonnedix, managing a team of experts that architect, design, deliver and operate the technology footprint.

Axel Thiemann, Chief Executive Officer of Sonnedix, said: "I’m delighted that Simon will be stepping up to the role of Chief Digital Officer, a move that is fully aligned with our ‘One Company, Many Careers’ mentality at Sonnedix. Our decision to create a new leadership position focused on digitalisation and technology is a clear sign of how we are growing as a business. Simon’s wealth of experience will play a significant role in identifying and adopting the latest innovation to scale and accelerate our optimisation journey."

Speaking on his appointment, Simon Duckett said: "Technology moves fast, and Sonnedix’s culture of innovation and continuous learning creates an exceptional platform to embrace digitalisation. AI in particular presents a tremendous opportunity, and we’ve already cultivated a strong appetite internally for productivity tools. Our approach isn’t a single bet on AI – we’re investing in employee productivity, exploring diverse platforms, and deploying multiple large language models to address dynamic use cases. I’m excited to step into the Chief Digital Officer role to unlock new efficiencies and opportunities across the business."

Prior to joining Sonnedix, Simon was the Vice President for Digital at Arm, a world-leading semiconductor and software design business, where he was responsible for the applications, products and platforms that enabled business operations globally. Prior roles include senior positions at Tesco, BNP Paribas, Deloitte, and large-scale systems delivery with Accenture.

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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix is a global renewable energy producer with over a decade-long trajectory of sustainable growth. Sonnedix develops, builds, and operates renewable energy projects for the long-term, with a focus on providing green, affordable electricity to our customers, and acting as a true social citizen there where it operates.

Sonnedix currently has a total capacity of over 11GW, including a development pipeline of more than 6GW, across Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Spain, USA, and UK. The company continues to expand its global footprint across OECD countries, through acquisitions and development of renewable energy projects.

For more information, please visit www.sonnedix.com