Chairman of Orano's Board of Directors, Claude Imauven appointed as interim Chief Executive Officer

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:

Orano's Board of Directors, in session on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, took note of Philippe Knoche's resignation from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Group.

Pending the appointment of a successor, the French government has appointed Claude Imauven as interim Chief Executive Officer in addition to his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Claude Imauven made a point of praising the work carried out by Philippe Knoche at the head of the Group for the past nine years: "Philippe Knoche is a true captain of industry, one of those great company leaders capable of meeting and surpassing the challenges entrusted to them. Today he departs a group that has established its reputation and expertise around the world as a leader in its markets, that has returned to sound financial health, and that has numerous development opportunities both in France and abroad".

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As a recognized international operator in the field of nuclear materials, Orano delivers solutions to address present and future global energy and health challenges. Its expertise and mastery of cutting-edge technologies enable Orano to offer its customers high value-added products and services throughout the entire fuel cycle. Every day, the Orano group’s 17,000 employees draw on their skills, unwavering dedication to safety and constant quest for innovation, with the commitment to develop know-how in the transformation and control of nuclear materials, for the climate and for a healthy and resource-efficient world, now and tomorrow.

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