The Nomination Committee unanimously approved independent members for the new Supervisory Board of NNEGC “Energoatom”. The committee includes Government representatives and independent observers from the EU, EBRD, IFC, and the Business Ombudsman.
The independent members of the Supervisory Board will be:
- Rumina Velshi, an internationally recognized leader in nuclear energy policy, regulation, and innovation. Over 40 years of experience in the nuclear energy sector. Former President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Canada’s independent nuclear regulator as well as the former Chair of the IAEA’s Commission of Safety Standards.
- Laura Garbenčiūtė-Bakienė, a finance, audit, and risk management expert with over 25 years of experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors. She has held leadership roles at PwC (USA, Ukraine) and currently holds oversight roles in Lithuania, focusing on audit, governance, and risk management matters at strategic state-owned entities, including Altra (Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant).
- Patrick Fragman, an engineer and international manager in the nuclear and energy sector with over 30 years of experience in Alstom and ABB companies. Former President and CEO of Westinghouse Electric Company.
- Brice Bohuon, a former member of the French Administrative Supreme Court, specialist in energy regulation and corporate governance. He held senior positions at EDF International and EDF Energy, responsible for legal, compliance and regulatory functions; previously worked at the French Council of State and the Energy Regulatory Commission.
The selection of the three state representatives for the Supervisory Board will be completed in the first half of January.
In parallel, the process of renewing supervisory boards extends across the entire energy sector. This includes Naftogaz, Ukrhydroenergo, Ukrenergo, the Gas Transmission System Operator, Centrenergo, and other companies, with a total of 12 companies undergoing board renewals.
Work is underway to align the charters and regulations of all these companies with OECD principles.
State audits of Energoatom and defense sector enterprises are ongoing. Their results will be promptly forwarded to law enforcement agencies.
