Dajin has significantly strengthened its capabilities as a global supplier of foundations for the offshore wind industry by setting up a dedicated Floating Wind sector, based in Madrid, within its Overseas Operations division. The Company welcome Carlos Martin, Walid Oulmane, Francisco Villazón and Corentin Thepaut (who will join during the month of April) as part of its newly created Floating Wind team.

Floating offshore wind is a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector with immense potential. With close to 2 GW of floating projects with secured power offtake and more floating wind tenders expected in 2025 in UK, France, Korea, Italy, Norway, Portugal and Spain, the industry is at a turning point.

Under the leadership of Carlos Martin, a veteran in the industry, the Floating Wind team will contribute to guide Dajin achieving its mission of delivering a one-stop floating foundation solution - spanning manufacturing, transportation, assembly, and final delivery - designed to support developers and EPC contractors in reducing costs and accelerating large-scale commercialization.

The addition of Carlos, Walid, Francisco and Corentin will bring unparalleled expertise and fresh momentum to our floating wind activities. Their long track record in developing and executing floating wind projects will significantly reinforce Dajin’s value proposition and technical capabilities. We intend to continue expanding the floating team with more talented and experienced professionals. 

Carlos Martin – General Manager, Floating Wind 

Founder and former CEO of BlueFloat Energy (until February 2025), Carlos brings more than 20 years of experience in the energy sector. He has developed exceptional expertise in floating offshore wind projects, spanning development, financing, construction, and execution. He was the Project Director of WindFloat Atlantic project (25MW) at EDP Renewables (EDPR) until 2017, the first floating wind project to secure a bank finance structure.

His strategic vision, extensive experience in managing large-scale projects across multiple countries, and ability to build strong partnerships will be key in leading our Floating Wind activities.

Walid Oulmane – Chief Commercial Officer, Floating Wind

Walid served as Head of Sourcing and Ports at BlueFloat Energy until February 2025. A seasoned offshore wind professional with 13 years of experience in companies like SBM and GE Wind, he brings extensive expertise in global supply chains and service providers. He has visited more than 180 ports across 25 countries, supporting the execution of offshore wind projects.

His insights into global markets, supplier relationships, and cost-effective solutions will help us optimize our commercial operations and drive profitability in the floating wind business.

Francisco Villazón - Head of Engineering, Floating Wind

Francisco brings 17+ years of specialized experience in offshore and onshore wind fabrication, most recently serving as Head of Engineering at BlueFloat Energy. He has been directly involved in the manufacturing of over 400 offshore wind structures, including floating foundations for projects such as Hywind Scotland, WindFloat Atlantic and Kincardine.

He will be responsible for manufacturing, engineering and technical activities, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to optimize the fabrication and installation strategies for floating wind structures.

Corentin Thepaut - Tender Manager, Floating Wind 

With over ten years of experience in the offshore wind sector, Corentin has served as Technical Manager for the BlueFloat Energy – Nadara Partnership, overseeing a 2.3 GW portfolio of floating wind projects in the UK. In this role, he was in charge of the development of the projects’ engineering and procurement strategy while coordinating a large cross-functional team. 

Before joining BlueFloat Energy, Corentin worked as a Project Manager at Mott MacDonald, and held various positions at Ocean Winds (OW), within the team dedicated to the development of the Dieppe – Le Tréport and Îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier offshore wind projects in France. 

He will be responsible for responding to requests from clients, from budgetary price indications to structured requests for quotations.