New director for Wylfa Newydd firm
HORIZON Nuclear Power has announced the appointment of Gwen Parry-Jones, one of the UK nuclear industry’s most respected and experienced leaders, as its new director, nuclear operations.
Ms Parry-Jones will have full responsibility for Horizon’s lead development, Wylfa Newydd on Anglesey, including site development and the growing team on the island.
She will also play a key role in maintaining and boosting the crucial relationships with stakeholders locally, regionally and across Wales.
Ms Parry-Jones brings with her nearly 30 years of experience within the nuclear industry, including as generation development director and safety & assurance director at EDF Energy, as well as station director at Heysham 1 Nuclear Power Station, the first woman to hold this post.
Her nuclear career started at the Wylfa Magnox station next door to Horizon’s Wylfa Newydd site.
Originally from Anglesey, Ms ParryJones studied and worked there for several years before her career took her away from the island.
In her new role she will move full-time back to Anglesey.
She will start with Horizon at the beginning of April.
Duncan Hawthorne, chief executive at Horizon, said: “Gwen’s appointment further boosts the exceptional team here at Horizon and points to our continued growth as an organisation.
“The skills and experience she brings will prove invaluable as we continue to make strong progress on Wylfa Newydd and as we ready Horizon to become a new leading nuclear operator.
“I look forward to working with her to deliver this crucial project and the benefits it brings.”
Ms Parry-Jones said: “For me this was an unmissable opportunity.
“Wylfa Newydd will bring not only muchneeded clean, affordable, secure power for the UK, but also huge opportunities for three generations of people on and around Anglesey.”
Greg Evans, previously operations director at Horizon, has assumed a new role as executive director, operations.