The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board, following an extensive and transparent recruitment process that attracted strong interest from across the nuclear sector.
The new Board includes three members who served for a year on the outgoing Board, and four new members – together bringing significant experience spanning new build, operations, decommissioning, fuel cycle, major projects, engineering, and workforce representation.
Under the Chairmanship of Lord Iain McNicol, the Board will help guide the strategic direction and operations of the NIA, supporting NIA Chief Executive Tom Greatrex and the staff team, at a pivotal time for the UK nuclear industry.
Lord Iain McNicol, Chair of the NIA, said:
“Our new Board members reflect the breadth, depth and ambition of the UK nuclear sector. Their leadership will be invaluable as the NIA continues to champion the industry, support growth across the supply chain, and ensure nuclear plays its full part in our energy landscape. I look forward to working closely with all of them.”
Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association, added:
“This is a crucial moment for nuclear in the UK, and I am delighted to welcome such an impressive group of appointees to the NIA Board. Their collective expertise—from major project delivery to workforce development, international supply chains and new technologies—will help strengthen the sector’s voice and support the industry as it works to deliver clean, secure energy for the country.”
NIA Board Members
Kaa Holmes
Communications and Brand Director, EDF.
Kaa oversees internal and external communications across EDF’s nuclear operations, new build projects, renewables and customer services, drawing on more than 20 years with the company.
Stephen Browning
Managing Director, TÜV SÜD Nuclear Technologies.
Stephen brings 36 years of experience, including two decades in senior leadership roles across new build, decommissioning, defence and emerging nuclear technologies.
Nigel Houlton
Senior Nuclear Leader.
With 40 years in the sector, Nigel has held roles at GBN, Magnox, EDF and Rolls-Royce, with expertise in major programmes, decommissioning strategy and reactor development.
Dominic Kieran
Global Managing Director, Cameco UK.
Dominic brings extensive lifecycle experience from previous roles at Urenco, Cavendish Nuclear and Babcock and holds fellowships across key engineering and nuclear institutes.
Ciara Middlehurst
Co-CEO, Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS).
Ciara offers wide-ranging experience across public and private nuclear organisations, major projects, international networks and advocacy for gender balance in the sector.
Sue Ferns
Senior Deputy General Secretary, Prospect.
Sue leads Prospect’s work on energy, defence, science and the environment, and serves on the TUC leadership team, Net Zero Council and CCUS Council.
Lindsay Roche
Business Development Director, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure – Nuclear.
A Chartered Engineer with over 30 years’ experience across new build, fuel cycle and defence sectors, Lindsay drives strategic growth, collaboration and community impact.
ENDS
About the Nuclear Industry Association
As the trade association for the civil nuclear industry in the UK, the Nuclear Industry Association represents more than 300 companies across the UK’s nuclear supply chain.
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