Our leadership team
John Holland-Kaye, Non-Executive Chair
John has a strong track record of working with government, investors, and regulators, along with a deep commitment to local communities and sustainability. As the former CEO of Heathrow Airport, he brings a wealth of experience in delivering major infrastructure projects, including Terminal 2.
He joins us at a crucial time as construction ramps up and the project reaches new milestones, starting on 1st March 2025. Find out more in the press release here.
Our Executive Leadership Team
Nigel Cann, Chief Executive Officer
Nigel has worked in the nuclear industry for 43 years with a uniquely diverse experience in engineering, operations and large-scale project management.
He has held plant manager positions at Dungeness B and Sizewell B and was Station Director at Hinkley Point B (HPB) leading the HPB plant recovery and life extension projects before becoming Hinkley Point C‘s Delivery Director.
He became CEO of Sizewell C in January 2026, having served as Joint Managing Director alongside Julia Pyke since 2023. Read more in our press release here.
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Laura Barbrook
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Laura brings extensive finance experience from senior roles in FTSE 50 companies and private equity, including National Grid. She is a non-executive director at Unity Schools Partnership.
Delivery Director
Bertrand Michoud
Delivery Director
Delivery Director
Bertrand has led the Project Delivery teams since 2019. With 30 years of experience in the power industry, he previously served as Flamanville 3 Site Director before joining Sizewell C.
Human Resources Director
Sarah Hancock
Human Resources Director
Human Resources Director
Sarah leads our people, skills, industrial relations and inclusion agenda. A solicitor by background, and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, she's passionate about helping people reach their full career potential.
Safety, Security and Assurance Director
Mina Golshan CBE
Safety, Security and Assurance Director
Safety, Security and Assurance Director
Mina joined SZC after 12 years at the Office for Nuclear Regulation. She has over 20 years' experience in nuclear and high-hazard industries in public and private sectors and holds a PhD in Physics.
Supply Chain Director
Malcolm Dare
Supply Chain Director
Supply Chain Director
Malcolm has 30+ years' experience in FMCG, capital equipment, nuclear submarines, defence, and infrastructure, along with 14+ years of Executive Team and strong business change management experience.
General Counsel
Sharmila Sylvester
General Counsel
General Counsel
Sharmila is our General Counsel. A qualified solicitor, she brings extensive experience from Scotia Gas Networks Limited, specialising in infrastructure projects and multi-investor arrangements.
Corporate Operations Director
Xanthe Kueppers
Corporate Operations Director
Corporate Operations Director
Xanthe leads the corporate strategy, integration of change programmes and process alignment to drive corporate maturity. A lawyer by background, she has spent six years at Sizewell C.
Technical Director
Tilly Spencer
Technical Director
Technical Director
Tilly joined the project in 2024 from Edvance UK where she was Director for four years leading on design and engineering support to Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
Treasury Director
Katherine Horrell
Treasury Director
Treasury Director
Katherine has worked in corporate finance and treasury for over 20 years in a range of organisations. She joined us in 2024 to lead the implementation and ongoing management of our new financing arrangements.