Andy Ward

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About Andy Ward

Leading Bureau Veritas’ UK Nuclear Business to shape trust in nuclear energy and deliver assurance with integrity and purpose. Passionate about advancing safe, sustainable nuclear growth through collaboration, governance and technical excellence. Experienced global leader connecting people, regulation and innovation across the UK and international nuclear sectors. As Head of Nuclear Business at Bureau Veritas UK, I lead our commitment to shape trust in nuclear energy, supporting the UK and global nuclear power, defence and small modular reactor (SMR) sectors with assurance, integrity and technical excellence. With over 25 years’ experience delivering and leading metallurgical engineering, manufacturing governance, inspection and asset integrity management services across petrochemical, marine, power, nuclear and critical infrastructure, I’ve built and led teams that help operators extend asset life safely and compliantly. My focus is on enabling growth through quality, governance and collaboration - connecting industry partners, regulators and supply chains to deliver confidence in complex, highly regulated environments. I bring Board-level experience in multinational corporate leadership and transformation, having developed sustainable business portfolios across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. I thrive on bridging cultures, adapting to diverse regulatory frameworks, and leading change that supports long-term resilience, compliance and trust. As a trained workplace mental health champion, I believe that high-performing teams are built on inclusiveness, wellbeing and shared purpose. In short: I’m passionate about empowering people, partnerships and programmes that advance safe, sustainable business growth - shaping trust where it matters most.