The Department for Work and Pensions, has today announced the appointment of our new chair, Dr Nicola (Nicki) Crauford, who will take up the role on 1 March 2025.
DWP Minister for Transformation, Andrew Western, said: “I am pleased to confirm Dr Nicola Crauford as the next chair of the Office for Nuclear Regulation. She brings a wealth of experience to this challenging but rewarding role.
“I would also like to thank Dame Judith Hackitt for all she has done as interim chair and her valuable contribution to nuclear safety and security.”
On her appointment, Dr Crauford said: “I am delighted to join ONR at a time when the nuclear sector embarks upon significant growth, diversification and change.
“As the UK’s independent nuclear regulator, ONR has a vital role in holding the industry to account on behalf of the public, but it also needs to continue to strive for the most effective ways of working and regulatory excellence in order to help the sector to succeed.”
“I am delighted to join ONR at a time when the nuclear sector embarks upon significant growth, diversification and change.
Dr Nicola Crauford
ONR Chair (from 1 March 2025)