Frank Oomen appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ignitis Renewables
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, appoints Frank Oomen the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). F. Oomen is a senior executive with experience in highly recognised international renewable energy companies and succeeds Gary Bills, Chief Operational Officer (COO) of Ignitis Renewables, who has assumed the role of CEO on an interim basis since 31 March 2025.
The new CEO of Ignitis Renewables is starting his five-year term from 1 September 2025.
“We are delighted to welcome our new CEO of Ignitis Renewables, whose leadership and vision will be instrumental in leading the green generation breakthrough in the Baltics and Poland. Together, we will continue to innovate and expand our renewable energy footprint to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations,” says Darius Maikštėnas, Ignitis Group CEO.
“I am honoured to be appointed as the new CEO of Ignitis Renewables. Together with my new colleagues, I am committed to shaping the future of sustainable energy. We will continue to develop impactful projects and strengthen our organisation, driving progress towards a more climate-resilient and energy-independent future,” states F. Oomen.
The new CEO has over 15 years of leadership experience in various energy companies, including BP, GroenLeven, Eneco Wind & Solar and SSE Renewables.
F. Oomen is an experienced executive with an engineering background, possessing skills and knowledge in business development, strategy execution and implementation. He has a track record in developing, implementing and executing large-scale renewable energy projects, encompassing offshore and onshore wind, solar, battery and power-to-X technologies.
To attract candidates with strong international qualifications and extensive experience in renewables, an international renewable energy recruitment agency was engaged in the selection process. A total of 136 candidates participated in the selection.
