Vestas appoints new President for Vestas Asia Pacific & China

Chris Beaufait has been appointed new Group Senior Vice President of Vestas and President of Vestas Asia Pacific & China. Chris, who comes from a position as President and General Manager of GE Aviation in China, enters into his new position on 1 April.

Chris is an American national with extensive experience across multiple businesses and functions internationally. He has held various leadership positions in the US and China and most recently served as President and General Manager of GE Aviation in China, the world’s leading producer of large and small jet engines as well as avionics, electric power, and mechanical systems for commercial and military aircraft.