Richard Hookway
Biography
Richard Hookway has an extensive background in the energy industry, centred on business, strategy, finance, and technology. He held a range of senior leadership positions during a 35-year career at BP, including CFO of BP Downstream and COO of BP Global Business Services and Procurement. From 2018 to 2021, Mr Hookway was CEO of Centrica Business and a member of the main Board, which included Board representation at the EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Group – responsible for all current nuclear power generation in the UK.
Mr Hookway now holds a range of non-executive and advisory roles, including Board positions at Royal Vopak and Parkland Corp. He also serves as Chair of Swim England and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the British Council in the not-for-profit sector.
Non-executive Director
Non-executive Directors are part of the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s Board and help provide strategic oversight. Additional responsibility as chair of the Board Assurance Committee.