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Appointment of UUSA Managing Director
05 August 2024
Urenco’s Chief Operating Officer, Bridget Sparrow is pleased to announce the appointment of John Kirkpatrick as UUSA’s Managing Director (MD). John joined UUSA in October of 2023 as the Head of Enrichment and has served as the Interim Managing Director since April of this year.
John has over 35 years of nuclear experience and brings a wealth of industry knowledge, expertise, and leadership to our team. Prior to joining UUSA, he served as the Entergy Corporate Plant Reliability Team Leader, Plant Manager at Arkansas Nuclear One Power Plant, and Plant Manager at Indian Point Power Plant. In addition, he has held leadership roles in regulatory assurance, maintenance, performance improvement, and outage management. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences and Mathematics from Thomas Edison State College as well as certifications for Senior Reactor Operator, INPO management courses, and from the Harvard School of Public Health.
“John is an excellent choice to lead the U.S team, commented Bridget Sparrow. The projects that are planned at UUSA are an important part of Urenco’s future and John’s collaborative leadership style and plant experience will help to ensure our success.”
About Urenco
Urenco is an international supplier of enrichment services and fuel cycle products with sustainability at the core of its business. Operating in a pivotal area of the nuclear fuel supply chain for 50 years, Urenco facilitates zero carbon electricity generation for consumers around the world.
With its head office near London, UK, Urenco’s global presence ensures diversity and security of supply for customers through enrichment facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. Using centrifuge technology designed and developed by Urenco, and through the expertise of our people, the Urenco Group provides safe, cost effective and reliable services; operating within a framework of high environmental, social and governance standards, complementing international safeguards.
Urenco is committed to continued investment in the responsible management of nuclear materials; innovation activities with clear sustainability benefits, such as nuclear medicine, industrial efficiency and research; and nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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