Clément Helbig de Balzac Appointed CEO Role of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Korea

• To lead and accelerate development of approx. 5 GW offshore wind portfolio in Korea, leveraging offshore wind project experience in Europe and Japan 
• “Entering the next phase of delivery” – reinforcing execution-focused leadership 

June 16, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark and Seoul, South Korea 

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), the exclusive offshore wind development partner of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), today announced the appointment of Clément Helbig de Balzac as Chief Executive Officer of COP Korea. 

Clément will serve concurrently as CEO of COP Korea and Project CEO of Taean Wind Power, overseeing the overall development of offshore wind projects in Korea. 

Clément brings more than 15 years of experience in the offshore wind sector, including a proven track record and leadership across all phases of development including financing, construction and commercial operations. Since joining COP in 2022, he has served as COP Japan CEO, leading early development activities in the market and supporting COP’s greater APAC strategy. Prior to joining COP, he served in several leadership roles at Parkwind where he advanced offshore wind projects in Europe, including Nobelwind, Northwind, Northwester 2 in Belgium and Arcadis Ost in Germany.  

Clément stated, “Offshore wind is a strategic opportunity for Korea, and COP is committed to supporting the country’s ambitious energy transition goals. I look forward to working with the incredible COP Korea team to continue advancing our 5GW project portfolio, including close collaboration with the Korean government, stakeholders, and partners who are key to our success.” 

“Clément has a demonstrated track record of more than 15 years from developing, constructing, and operating offshore wind projects in Europe and Japan. He brings exactly the right vision, leadership, and expertise needed to deliver on our ambitious pipeline in Korea and help accelerate the energy transition in APAC,” said Jesper Krarup Holst, COP Partner and Head of APAC. 

With this appointment, COP Korea aims to further strengthen its long-term position in the Korean offshore wind market while enhancing its execution capabilities for large-scale projects. COP Korea is advancing an approximately 5GW project portfolio across key regions including Taean, Ulsan and Shinan in Jeonnam Province. This includes major projects such as Taean Wind Power, Haewoori Offshore Wind, Haesong Offshore Wind, and Jeonnam Offshore Wind with a focus on progressing these projects to next phases for tangible and measurable outcomes. 

Jonathan Spink, former CEO of COP Korea, has played a key role in establishing the company’s presence in Korea and leading the development of projects since 2023. He will relocate to Australia to continue his career in the energy sector. 

 

About Copenhagen Offshore Partners  

Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is a world leader in offshore wind project origination, development, construction, and operations. With a 50+ GW project portfolio spanning Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, COP is unlocking the full potential of offshore wind to power the world. An industry pioneer, COP delivers projects safely and sustainably in both new and established markets while advancing new opportunities through flexible offtake offerings, partnerships, and supply chain solutions. COP is a proudly independent company owned by its management.