Babcock Australasia has appointed Fran Worthington as its inaugural Managing Director, Nuclear as the company prepares for the delivery of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines.
Worthington officially commenced the role in July and will oversee Babcock’s contribution to the development of future military nuclear infrastructure and the acquisition of the associated nuclear licensing.
Since 2014, Mr Worthington has worked in a variety of roles at Cavendish Nuclear, a nuclear services company and subsidiary of Babcock International Group.
“We are delighted to welcome Fran Worthington to the Babcock Australasia team as the company gears up to support arguably the most important Defence programme and partnership in Australia’s history. Fran is a global leader in the nuclear field – his nuclear qualifications, operational experience, workforce upskilling and senior industrial leadership is invaluable," said Andrew Cridland, Babcock Australasia CEO.
“People like Fran are crucial to the development of the nation’s nuclear skills base and there is no doubt his expertise and knowledge will be invaluable in the coming months and years as the ambitious AUKUS agenda is rolled out.”