Maël Lagarde becomes the new Managing Director of VSB energies nouvelles

A graduate of Sciences Po Grenoble with a Master's degree in "Technology, Science and Democracy" and of Grenoble INP-ENSE3 in "Energy systems and markets", Maël Lagarde joined VSB energies nouvelles in 2013. At VSB, Maël successively held the positions of engineer wind and operations, and operations and development manager before taking over the New Markets Department, a position he has held since January 2021. Maël is also, in this capacity, a member of the Management Committee (CoDir) of VSB energies nouvelles.

As Managing Director / Manager of VSB Energies Nouvelles, Maël will be responsible for achieving annual objectives as well as developing, planning and deploying the company's short, medium and long-term strategy. Representing VSB energies nouvelles with the various stakeholders, he will also be responsible for the budget and the daily monitoring of activities. Finally, Maël Lagarde will be responsible for managing the 140 VSB Energies Nouvelles employees spread over its 6 branches and will lead the CODIR and the Steering Committee, VSB Energies Nouvelles' governance bodies.

"Becoming CEO / Manager of VSB Energies Nouvelles is a source of great pride", explains Maël Lagarde. "Working in the renewable energy sector is a choice and the result of the conviction that it is one of the keys to building a sustainable, responsible energy future accessible to all. VSB new energies is more than a simple business. It is a large family of 140 people committed with determination, desire and passion to the energy transition. Taking up my position is an extraordinary opportunity for me to continue the very good momentum that has been instilled for more than 20 years in France and more than ever to work to increase the share of green electrons on the network. »

VSB new energies

Based in Nîmes and a subsidiary of the VSB Group, VSB Energies Nouvelles has been one of the major players in the renewable energy sector in France for 20 years. Recognized for its know-how and the quality of its projects, VSB Energies Nouvelles covers the entire value chain: from development to the development and production of renewable energies, including financing, construction, operation. , maintenance, and administrative management.

With more than 140 employees spread over 6 agencies covering the whole territory, VSB energies nouvelles achieved a turnover of 24 million euros in 2021 and manages more than 900 MW of wind and solar assets producing the equivalent consumption of more than 900 inhabitants.