SeaQurrent appoints Sjouke Tjalsma as CEO to lead the next phase of growth and impact
SeaQurrent appoints Sjouke Tjalsma as CEO to lead the next phase of growth and impact
SeaQurrent is pleased to announce expansion of its board and the appointment of Sjouke Tjalsma as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This appointment marks a strategic evolution in SeaQurrent’s development — from startup, and early-stage commercial build out to industrial scaling and system-level impact with predictable, secure, homegrown clean energy.
Having served on SeaQurrent’s Supervisory Board, Tjalsma knows the mission and technology intimately. With over 25 years of experience in leadership positions – including as Managing Director of Royal Lankhorst Engineered Products – he brings deep expertise in general management, business development and strategic partnerships, all underpinned by his strong commitment to innovation.
"We are delighted to welcome someone who knows SeaQurrent and our mission so well," said Youri Wentzel, Founder and Director Technology. "The energy transition is entering a second phase. To secure resilience and sovereignty, Europe needs clean energy that is predictable, 24/7 available, and homegrown. TidalKite is engineered to lead that shift. "
"I am excited to take on the role of CEO at SeaQurrent”, said Sjouke Tjalsma. “Having had the privilege of working closely with the team as a member of the Supervisory Board, I have seen the dedication, expertise and breakthrough thinking that defines SeaQurrent. My role is to empower that – and to enable scale by strengthening partnerships and positioning SeaQurrent as a cornerstone of the future energy system."
SeaQurrent’s patented TidalKite technology generates clean, predictable electricity from the widest range of tidal sites – doubling the tidal energy market potential - to serve the growing demand from datacenters, other energy-intensive industries, and island grids.
“As demand for reliable 24/7 clean power grows, predictability is becoming the new premium,” said Maurits Alberda, Co-founder and Director Business Development. “With Sjouke joining the board, each of us can sharpen our focus, enabling us to accelerate the first TidalKite roll-out, and we’re inviting forward-looking partners to lock in capacity from those future deployments now.”
“This isn’t just an expansion— it’s a signal of intent,” added Maarten Berkhout, Co-founder and Director Strategy & Solutions. “Sjouke brings the right leadership to expand our reach, while I’m excited to focus on strategic positioning and solutions enabling accelerated TidalKite deployment. We’re not just developing technology — we’re in the sweet-spot of rebuilding Europe’s energy resilience.”
