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EDF chief who ran Hinkley nuclear project makes surprise exit

Emily Gosden, Energy Editor, The Times, June 13 2017 Vincent de Rivaz, who spearheaded the development of the Hinkley Point C nuclear plant, is to step down as EDF’s chief executive in Britain later this year.


The 63-year-old is to leave at the end of October and be replaced by Simone Rossi, head of the French energy giant’s international division, EDF said yesterday, giving no reason for his departure.

Mr de Rivaz has been chief executive of EDF Energy, the group’s UK division, since 2003 and led its predecessor, the London Electricity Group, from 2002.

EDF Energy’s operations include its business as one of Britain’s “big six” household suppliers, as well as its existing nuclear power plants and some coal and gas-fired power stations.

However, Mr de Rivaz’s career has been defined by his…https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/edf-chief-who-ran-hinkley-nuclear-project-makes-surprise-exit-fmv802fkl

June 14, 2017 - Posted by | general

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