The World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) announced today that George Felgate, former Vice President of Plant Operations at the Institute of Nuclear Operations (INPO) in the US, will succeed Luc Mampaey as Managing Director of WANO.

George Felgate brings a wealth of industry experience to the role. He joined INPO in 1982, was elected Vice President in 1996, and has served as Vice President of the Analysis and Administration Divisions, Director of Personnel, and Manager of Operations, Training Resources, and Emergency Preparedness Departments.

Mr Felgate takes up his new position on 1 September 2009 and will be located at the WANO Coordinating Centre in London.

WANO is an international organisation with a single aim – to promote the highest levels of safety and reliability at nuclear power plants around the world. Membership includes the operating companies of 447 nuclear plants in over 30 countries.

For more information, contact Peter Wakefield, Deputy Director at the WANO Coordinating Centre in London.

 Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7478 9200.