Talen started at ENGIE in 2009. At the time, he started as a trainee and gained broad experience within various business units of ENGIE. In 2014 he started as Plant Manager – the youngest ever – of the then brand new Maxima power plant in Lelystad. Under his leadership, this plant was converted to run 50% on hydrogen. As Director of Flex Gen, Talen is now responsible for all ENGIE power stations in the Netherlands – a role he will continue to fulfill in addition to his work as CEO.
Pierre Devillers: “Over the past three years we have established a solid and successful strategy in the Netherlands. Thanks to a fantastic team, I felt very much at home. In the meantime, I have come to know Harry Talen in my management team as very skilled, strategic and driven. I therefore confidently pass the baton to him and wish him every success. In my new role at European level, I will continue to follow ENGIE in the Netherlands with great interest.”
Harry Talen: “ENGIE is a wonderful organization with great colleagues, where I have enjoyed working on a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply in the Netherlands for fourteen years. I am therefore honored with my appointment as CEO of the Netherlands. In recent years, ENGIE has taken major steps towards a climate-neutral energy supply. I look forward to realizing that vision together with my colleagues.”
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ENGIE employs approximately 750 people in the Netherlands. ENGIE is the second largest producer of energy in the Netherlands and serves both consumers and business customers with sustainable, affordable and reliable energy. In addition, ENGIE helps its customers save on their energy consumption, making an important contribution to a livable planet. For more information, visit engie.nl and follow ENGIE Nederland on LinkedIn.
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