The Nuclear Energy Institute on Tuesday announced the selection of Chief Operating Officer Maria Korsnick as the industry lobbyist’s next president and chief executive officer.
Korsnick will take over for Marvin Fertel upon his retirement on Dec. 31 of this year. Fertel has led NEI for nine years.
“Maria is well known throughout the nuclear industry industry for her vision, strong leadership skills, and exceptional technical expertise,” NEI Chairman of the Board Don Brandt said in a video announcing Korsnick’s election. “She will drive the organization’s effectiveness at a challenging and exciting time.”
Korsnick joined NEI in May 2015 as a loaned executive from Exelon Generation and Constellation Energy Nuclear Group. As COO her duties involved overseeing NEI’s daily operations and serving as an industry representative before stakeholders such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Obama administration, state and federal lawmakers, and others, according to a press release.
Her three-decade career has included postings as senior vice president for Northeast operations at Exelon Generation and chief nuclear officer for Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, along with site vice president at the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in upstate New York.
“I couldn’t be more proud to have the opportunity to lead NEI and advance nuclear energy,” Korsnick said in the release. “I am passionate about the key role nuclear energy can play for our nation. The nuclear industry is facing challenges, and I’m looking forward to help strengthen the policies, regulations and public support that will ensure it has a robust future.”