Sellafield CEO moving on
After seven years at Sellafield, Martin Chown will be leaving his role as CEO in July 2023 to take up a new role in the private sector.
Martin Chown
Martin joined the organisation in 2016 as supply chain director and was appointed CEO in 2020, leading Sellafield through important work including on the organisation’s culture.
At Martin’s departure, the current chief nuclear officer, Euan Hutton will take on the role of interim CEO, maintaining momentum and progressing Sellafield Ltd’s vital mission.
Euan Hutton
The Sellafield Chairman and Board will be supporting Euan in his new role, whilst overseeing an orderly transition of authority as the decision on a permanent successor is completed.
Tony Meggs, Sellafield Chairman said:
I would like to thank Martin, and give him my best for the future.
We are focused on ensuring a safe and orderly transition, and are fortunate to have a highly capable leader in Euan Hutton, who has worked at Sellafield for 28 years, to take us forward.