Offshore Wind Growth Partnership

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Offshore
Wind Growth
Partnership

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Who we are

The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) is the UK’s flagship organisation dedicated to strengthening the offshore wind supply chain.

OWGP is an independent, not-for-profit organisation set up to provide private funding and business support to UK-based companies to help them innovate, scale, and compete globally.

Our success is reflected in the growth of the companies we support and measured through four key performance indicators: increased turnover, enhanced export capability, the development of intellectual property, and the creation of new jobs.

As the Industrial Growth Plan Delivery Body, OWGP leads the coordinated delivery of the UK’s strategic vision for offshore wind supply chain growth. This leadership role builds naturally on our founding mission: to accelerate the development of the UK’s offshore wind supply chain.

Through targeted support and strategic leadership, we ensure that UK suppliers remain at the forefront of the industry, capable of meeting the demands of both domestic and international markets.
Our History

OWGP was established by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) as part of the 2019 Offshore Wind Sector Deal to support supply chain growth.

Our programmes and strategic activities are privately funded by private developers represented through OWIC.

Since 2019, we have worked with more than 300 businesses to enhance productivity, capability, and competitiveness building a world-class supply chain ready to meet the demands of a rapidly expanding sector.

In June 2025, OWGP assumed the role of Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) Delivery Body, described in the IGP as “an independent organisation with the core responsibility and mission to support the growth of the UK's offshore wind supply chain.”
How we work

OWGP work with a range of industry stakeholders
to build consensus and offer strategic leadership that
shapes the future of offshore wind in the UK. We convene
industry players around the Industrial Growth Plan including
OWIC, DESNZ, The Crown Estate, Crown Estate Scotland, GBE,
OREC, HMVC, DBT and Renewables UK.

To support delivery of the IGP ambitions, we deliver programmes
designed to unlock potential, develop capability and accelerate
growth. This support is available to companies already operating
in offshore wind and those seeking to break into the sector.

To receive support, companies are typically expected to participate
in a competitive application process and to provide match funding
or in-kind contributions.

Once onboarded, our team work with our beneficiaries to develop work
plans and define the scope of their engagement. We deliver these
programmes with our trusted network of delivery partners.
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) is the UK’s flagship organisation dedicated to strengthening the offshore wind supply chain.

OWGP is an independent, not-for-profit organisation set up to provide private funding and business support to UK-based companies to help them innovate, scale, and compete globally. 

Our success is reflected in the growth of the companies we support and measured through four key performance indicators: increased turnover, enhanced export capability, the development of intellectual property, and the creation of new jobs. 

As the Industrial Growth Plan Delivery Body, OWGP leads the coordinated delivery of the UK’s strategic vision for offshore wind supply chain growth. This leadership role builds naturally on our founding mission: to accelerate the development of the UK’s offshore wind supply chain. 

Through targeted support and strategic leadership, we ensure that UK suppliers remain at the forefront of the industry, capable of meeting the demands of both domestic and international markets.  

Our History

OWGP was established by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) as part of the 2019 Offshore Wind Sector Deal to support supply chain growth. 

Our programmes and strategic activities are privately funded by developers represented through OWIC. 

Since 2019, we have worked with more than 300 businesses to enhance productivity, capability, and competitiveness building a world-class supply chain ready to meet the demands of a rapidly expanding sector. 

In June 2025, OWGP assumed the role of Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) Delivery Body, described in the IGP as “an independent organisation with the core responsibility and mission to support the growth of the UK’s offshore wind supply chain.” 

Our
Programmes
OWGP delivers programmes tailored to grow companies within the sector and to accelerate transition of companies from other sectors.

Our funding programmes are aimed at development of increased capability and capacity and technology commercialisation.

Business transformation programmes are designed to address specific needs such as sector knowledge, business strategy, tender readiness, and increased
competitiveness.

We deliver these programmes with our trusted network
of delivery partners.

How we work

OWGP work with a range of industry stakeholders to build consensus and offer strategic leadership that shapes the future of offshore wind in the UK. We convene industry players around the Industrial Growth Plan including OWIC, DESNZ, The Crown Estate, Crown Estate Scotland, GBE, OREC, HMVC, DBT and Renewables UK.  

To support delivery of the IGP ambitions, we deliver programmes designed to unlock potential, develop capability and accelerate growth. This support is available to companies already operating in offshore wind and those seeking to break into the sector. 

To receive support, companies are typically expected to participate in a competitive application process and to provide match funding  or in-kind contributions. 

Once onboarded, our team work with our beneficiaries to develop work plans and define the scope of their engagement. We deliver these programmes with our trusted network of delivery partners. 

Working with OWGP has been a great experience both logistically, and from an industry engagement perspective. We have had access to industry support throughout the duration of our project, helping to make sure that we develop products that are fit for the market.”
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Meet the team

Core Programme Team

Anil Sayhan

OWGP Programme Director
In his career spanning two decades, Anil has developed expertise in production planning, business development, and procurement and supply chain management.

Lynne McIntosh-Grieve

OWGP Programme Manager
Lynne is a Programme Manager for the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, focusing on Business Transformation Programmes, supporting companies to increase competitiveness and productivity in the Offshore Wind Sector.

Dai Lewis

OWGP Interim Programme Manager
Dai joined the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) in November 2024 as Interim Programme Manager focused on Business Transformation. In this role he supports companies to enhance their competitiveness and productivity in the offshore wind sector

Tom Speedie

OWGP Project Manager
Tom is a Project Manager for the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, focusing on the Grant Funding progamme, leading the Innovation Grant competition which supports the development of new products, services, and solutions for the offshore wind sector.

Tom Piper

OWGP Project Manager
Tom joined the OWGP in October 2024 as a Project Manager to spearhead the Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP) bringing with him 18 years of cross-sector experience.

Matt Brown

OWGP Project Manager
Matt is a Project Manager for the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, focusing on Business Transformation Programmes, specifically leading on the WEST Programme which helps companies increase competitiveness and productivity in the offshore wind sector.

Emma Lewis

OWGP Senior Project Manager
Emma is a Senior Project Manager at OWGP, responsible for OWGPs impact reporting and management process. Prior to joining the team Emma was the Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence (MEECE) Project Manager.

Teo van der Kammen

OWGP Senior Project Manager
Teo is a Senior Project Manager for the ORE Catapult’s Offshore Wind Development and Operations Directorate. He is also Task Force Lead for OWGP’s development of a standardised technology demonstration agreement.

Rhianna Knight-McGrath

Communications Manager
Rhianna works as the Communications Manager for the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, where she supports in content creation, communication strategies, and social media management.

Peter Giddings

IGP Implementation Manager
Peter Giddings joined OWGP as IGP Implementation Manager, seconded from NCC (formerly National Composites Centre). A contributor to the Industrial Growth Plan (IGP), Peter supports OWGP’s by positioning the organisation within the supply chain support landscape and translating the IGP into clear guidance and actionable roadmaps to inform investment and innovation.

Alex MacPhie

Industrial Development Strategy Manager (Interim)
Alex joined OWGP as Industrial Development Strategy Manager while continuing his role as Chief Transformation Officer at AMP PARTNERS LTD. Alex is a transformation executive and leadership strategist with over three decades of experience in the energy industry. 

Rob Heaton

Supply Chain Development Manager (Interim)
Rob Heaton is OWGP’s interim Supply Chain Development Manager, tasked with leading the development of a national supply chain strategy aligned with the Industrial Growth Plan. Rob brings 17 years of experience in the offshore wind industry with a total of 22 years across the renewable energy sector.

Jonathan Bryers

Investments Manager (Interim)
Jonathan Bryers joined OWGP as interim Investments Manager. With over 27 years investment and innovation experience mainly in the energy and sustainability sector Jonathan has worked for firms such as 350 Investment Partners, Guinness Ventures, IP Group, Carbon Trust Investments, Coller Capital, and Flemings Investment Management.

Board of Directors

Tim Pick MBE

Chair
Tim was appointed in May 2022 to serve as the UK’s first Offshore Wind Champion, co-chairing the Offshore Wind Acceleration Taskforce (OWAT) established by the British Energy Security Strategy.

Andrew Macdonald

Board Director
Andrew is the Director of Offshore Wind Development and Operations at ORE Catapult and previous OWGP Programme Director. With experience in both technology and commercial roles, Andy excels at identifying innovation opportunities and routes to commercialisation.

Professor Simon Weeks

Board Director
Professor Simon Weeks provides NED and technology consultancy services from his own business. Previously, he was the Chief Technology Officer for the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).

Zoe Barnes

Board Director
Zoe has over 18 years of experience in the wind industry, initially in manufacturing and new technology development within a large turbine manufacturer and latterly in consultancy.

Isobel Sheldon OBE

Board Director
Isobel brings 20-years of experience in battery technology, and was awarded an OBE in 2020 for her services to the development of batteries for electric vehicles.

Iain Sinclair

Board Director
Iain is Executive Director, at Global Energy Group, leading the development and implementation of the groups renewables & energy transition growth strategy.

Jane Cooper

Board Director
Jane Cooper sits on the OWGP Board of Directors as a non-independent member. She is the Deputy CEO of RenewableUK and also currently serves as Interim CEO. In her role, Jane represents RenewableUK’s 500+ members, driving awareness of policy challenges, advocating for renewable energy deployment, and highlighting the sector’s benefits.

Clark MacFarlane

Board Director
Clark MacFarlane was appointed to the OWGP Board of Directors as an independent member in August 2025. Clark has enjoyed a 43-year career within Siemens and currently works as part-time UK Chairman having held the positions of CEO Europe/Middle East and UK Managing Director of the Wind Businesses from 2012-2023.

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