Speakers

William D. Magwood, IV

William D. Magwood, IV

Director-General, Nuclear Energy Agency


  • NEA Director-General since 2014.
  • Prior, he served as Commissioner appointed by the US President and confirmed by the Senate to the US NRC.
  • From 2005 to 2010 he provided independent strategic and policy advice on energy, environmental and technology policy issues.
  • From 1998 to 2005 Mr Magwood was Director of Nuclear Energy at the US Department of Energy, where he launched several important initiatives including Generation IV International Forum (GIF).
  • He began his career working as a scientist for Westinghouse and Edison Electric Institute. Mr Magwood holds Bachelor’s degrees in Physics and English from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Fine Arts from University of Pittsburgh.