With North American CEO Mike Rencheck departing for a job within the larger organization, Areva announced Tuesday that Gary Mignogna will head the company's U.S.-based subsidiary.
Rencheck will become deputy to the CEO of Paris-headquartered Areva SA, where he will oversee major projects. With his departure, the company announced several changes within the executive ranks of Areva's Charlotte, N.C., North American headquarters. According to a release, on June 1 Craig Ranson will become chief operating officer of the North American company, Kimberly Clark will become chief commercial officer and Kathy Williams will become chief financial officer.
Mignogna's appointment as CEO follows 33 years with the company and several prior leadership positions. He holds master's degrees in mechanical engineering and business administration from Drexel University and Lynchburg College, respectively, and began his career in the nuclear industry with Babcock & Wilcox in 1977, according to his company biography.