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Vitol’s Vortex Energy appoints Wojciech Orzech as CEO

Vortex Energy, a leading renewables company in Poland owned by Vitol, has appointed
Wojciech Orzech as CEO. Wojciech has over 20 years’ experience in energy and infrastructure.
Most recently he was CEO of PKP Energetyka, a portfolio company of CVC Capital Partners,
one of the largest energy companies in Poland and the supplier of power to Poland’s rail network. 

As CEO, Wojciech will work with the management team to consolidate Vortex’s position as a leader in renewable energy in Poland and a low-emission IPP. To date, Vortex Energy has it has delivered over 450 MW of operational renewable generation capacity in wind and solar, has 110 MW of projects under construction and a development pipeline of over 3 GW of wind and solar, and 2 GW of battery energy storage. It is looking to accelerate the development of renewable generation across Poland and is deploying capital and expertise to this end.

“Our priority remains operational excellence and further business development. We are confident that with Wojciech Orzech’s experience and expertise, Vortex Energy Poland will deliver on its ambitions,” says Justine Ryan, Member of the Supervisory Board, Vortex Energy and Head of Renewables EMEA, Vitol. 

Commenting on his appointment Wojciech Orzech said: “It is imperative we decarbonise our power sector and Poland is well placed to leverage the benefits of renewable power. I greatly look forward to working with my new colleagues and our investor Vitol as we look to deploy low-emission power solutions nationwide.”

Prior to PKP Energetyka, Wojciech was the managing director of Energa, one of the top four energy companies in Poland, distributing power to over 2.9 million customers. He began his career in insurance sector with Hestia.  He has a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Gdansk and graduated from Stanford University Business School Executive Programme in 2023.