In her capacity as interim Chair, Dame Judith assumes the
responsibility for ensuring that the ONR continues to regulate
the nuclear industry efficiently and effectively on behalf of the
public.
Minister for Pensions said:
I am delighted to welcome Dame Judith Hackitt to the role of
interim ONRchair.
I would also like to pay tribute to the ONR’s current Chair, Mark
McAllister, for his contribution to nuclear safety and security
for more than four years.
Dame Judith Hackitt said:
I am very pleased to take on the role of interim Chair of the
ONR at this
important time for both the regulator itself and for the UK’s
energy strategy.
Nuclear is part of the Government’s strategy for meeting our
country’s energy needs and to deliver at pace we need a strong
and efficient regulatory regime in place to enable industry and
provide public assurance.
With a wealth of experience and expertise from her various roles
including Chair of HSE, directorship at
Ingeniators, and advisory positions for Building Standards in the
UK and Victorian Government in Australia, Dame Judith brings
valuable insight to this important role.
Dame Judith will succeed Mark McAllister, who has served as Chair
of the ONR
since April 2019 before his recent appointment as Chair of Ofgem.
Her appointment is for an interim period during which a
recruitment campaign will be conducted to select the next
permanent Chair for the ONR.
In her capacity as interim Chair, Dame Judith is entitled to an
annual remuneration of £52,800, reflecting a time commitment of
approximately 96 days per year.
