Great British Nuclear (GBN) is making the step forward from
start-up to a permanent organisation, marking a pivotal moment in
its mission to deliver growth from nuclear and help deliver the
Government's Plan for Change and clean energy superpower mission.
Since its inception, GBN has rapidly established itself as the
Government's delivery body for new nuclear, focusing initially on
the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Technology Partner selection
process. GBN is currently in the negotiation phase of this
process, with four remaining vendors: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy
International LLC, Holtec Britain Ltd, Rolls Royce SMR Ltd, and
Westinghouse Electric Company UK Ltd. Final decisions will be
taken this Spring.
Great British Nuclear (GBN) has also bought land for new nuclear
development from Hitachi at both Wylfa on Ynys Môn/Anglesey and
Oldbury-on-Severn in Gloucestershire. GBN is working closely with
the local communities at these sites to consider how future new
nuclear projects will benefit their communities.
GBN Chair Simon Bowen said:
“This is a great step for Great British Nuclear. We've benefitted
from some incredibly talented people as we set up the
organisation and launched the process of selecting the right
small modular reactor technology for the UK, no mean feat! Now
we're consolidating and moving to the next phase. The country
will benefit hugely from the new nuclear, not only in terms of
GDP growth, jobs, skills and accelerating the path to Net Zero,
but also in its real potential for export.”
Key Leadership Appointments:
• Brian Robinson, Chief Technology Officer
• Florian Wagner, Strategy and Performance Director
• Rachel Welch, Chief People Officer
• Nick Smallwood, Programme Development and Assurance Director
• Cory Reynolds, Director of Communications and Government
Relations
A high calibre CFO has been appointed and will be announced in
due course. Kenny , the MD of the GBN Development
Companies, remains seconded to GBN on a long-term basis.
These appointments bring a wealth of experience and expertise to
GBN, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to achieve its
goals. Both Brian Robinson and Florian Wagner have been with GBN
since its inception, playing instrumental roles in its early
successes.
The permanent appointments of Chair and CEO are also underway to
support the long-term stability of GBN.
As GBN continues to grow, it remains committed to building a
sustainable and secure energy future for the UK, in line with the
Government's growth mission to drive higher productivity,
employment and skills development.
