NDA Tabs Fountain as Sellafield Chair

Fountain, who boasts 30 years of industry experience, will start his three-year appointment on April 1, replacing current chairman Tony Price. Fountain’s resume includes stints with BP and more recently, Reliance Industries, where he led refining and marketing business in India. Fountain also served as NDA CEO between 2009 and 2011.

“I am delighted to be asked to chair the organisation and help Paul Foster, his executive team and workforce to progress the decommissioning mission as effectively and efficiently as possible on behalf of the NDA,” Fountain said in a statement. “From previous experience I know of the tremendous expertise and passion within Sellafield Ltd to make real progress. I am also fully aware of the significant role the organisation fulfills within its communities. I am looking forward to playing my part in what will be a pivotal period for the organisation and the site.”

Sellafield is nuclear fuel decommissioning and reprocessing site in Cumbria, England. With annual expenses topping £2 billion and a workforce of 10,000, Sellafield accounts for 60 percent of the NDA budget.