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UK Atomic Energy Authority
UKAEAThe UK Atomic Energy Authority’s mission is to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy to maximise scientific and UK economic benefit. UKAEA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero .
The UK Atomic Energy Authority’s mission is to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy to maximise scientific and UK economic benefit. UKAEA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero .
Senior Staff
Mr Bernard Taylor CVO, CBE, DL
Chair
Dr Tim Bestwick OBE
Interim UKAEA Group Chief Executive Officer
Heather Lewtas
Interim Chief Development Officer
Ruth Elliot
Chief Financial Officer, Director of Corporate Services
Justin Kingsford
Chief Operating Officer
Lee McDonough
Non-executive Director
Dr Luc Bardin
Non-executive Director
Air Marshal Dame Sue Gray DBE CB MSc, FREng, FIET
Non-executive Director
Richard Hookway
Non-executive Director
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier KCB CBE DFC ADC MA RAF
Non-executive Director
Professor Sir Robin Grimes FRS FREng
Non-executive Director
Professor Mary Ryan
Non-executive Director
Claire Flint
Non-executive Director
Latest Publications
UKAEA and Eni launch RH3OVA to advance fusion industry
Press release
CFS named first international partner in UKAEA's LIBRTI programme
Press release
US-UK fusion agreement builds on King’s Address to Congress
Press release
UK-Japan fusion partnership strengthened by UKAEA and QST
Press release
UKAEA commits £20M to UKI2S fund for fusion innovation
Press release
UKAEA unveils 2026-2030 fusion roadmap
Press release