Spain's José Gago to be next WANO chairman
Former CEO of Asociacion Nuclear Asco-Vandellos, José Gago, is to succeed Tom Mitchell as chairman of the World Association of Nuclear Operators when his six-year term ends in March.
Gago, who spent 10 years as director general of Spain's Asociacion Nuclear Asco-Vandellos (ANAV), has been ANAV's governor at the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Paris centre since 2012. He has also been president of the Spanish Nuclear Society and a member of the Foro Nuclear board of directors.
He said: "I look forward to working closely with the Governing Board, WANO leadership, and all the members to support them to improve plant performance in their journey to nuclear excellence."
Mitchell said it had been an honour to serve as chairman, adding: "José is an accomplished industry leader and am pleased to have him as the next Chair, to continue driving WANO's mission and vision to maximise the safety and reliability of nuclear power plants worldwide."
WANO CEO Naoki Chigusa said: "We are delighted to have José taking up this key role, his vast industry experience will be indispensable in leading WANO and our members to pursue excellence in operational nuclear safety, as well as further strengthening our collaboration with industry partners and new entrant countries."
WANO is a not-for-profit international organisation established in 1989 by the world's nuclear power operators to exchange safety knowledge and operating experience among organisations operating commercial nuclear power reactors. It currently has 460 nuclear units as members, with 60 under construction.
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