Board of Directors

As Senior Vice-President, Candu Technical Professional Organization, Julianne den Decker is responsible for all functional operations of Candu Energy Inc., including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management. These groups form the backbone of support for our projects and are crucial to ensuring we deliver to our customers on time and on budget.

Julianne serves as Chair of the Board of the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), is an active member of Women in Nuclear (WiN), and is the Executive Sponsor of Candu Energy’s local chapter of North American Young Generation Nuclear (NAYGN).

Before joining Candu Energy Inc., Julianne was a Project Director at Aecon, supporting the CANDU® Refurbishment Programs at OPG and Bruce Power. From 2009-2016, she worked for Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I) as the Engineering Manager responsible for the AP1000 standard plant design for projects at VC Summer and Vogtle. Before that, Julianne spent 9 years with Areva/Framatome performing Steam Generator replacements at 13 nuclear facilities in the USA and later supporting the Olkiluoto EPR project from Areva’s headquarters in Paris.

Julianne holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Princeton University. Earlier in her career, she was named Engineer of the Year at Areva and graduated from many leadership development programs, including Aecon’s Next Generation Leaders Program at the Ivey Business School, CB&I’s Advanced Leadership Program at Rice University and SNC’s Executive Leadership Development Program at Oxford, UK.

Pat Dalzell is the Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Market Development at Bruce Power, a role primarily focused on the development and growth of the corporate identity through government and stakeholder engagement; corporate and community communications; and promoting areas of energy innovation and the use of nuclear isotopes in the fight against cancer. Previous to this, he held the roles of Executive Director, Corporate Affairs & Market Development and Director of Government and Stakeholder relations coordinating partnerships with all levels of government along with key member associations, economic development groups, the electricity system operator and labour representatives.

Pat started his career at Bruce Power in 2011 as a Senior Financial Trader where he worked on the Geographic Diversification Initiative to develop new trading strategies and optimize regional diversification. In 2015, he embarked on a new position with Bruce Power working alongside the Chief Investment Officer helping to oversee the investment and risk management of Bruce Power’s defined benefit pension plan. Prior to working for Bruce Power, Pat worked as a hedge fund derivatives trader at Aquilon Power.

Pat holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance from Concordia University and currently serves on the board of directors of the Canadian Nuclear Association and is the Chair of the Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO). He is a charter holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program and completed the Enhanced Plant Operational Awareness (EPOA) technical training certification and the Leading the Business Program at the IVEY Academy at Western University.

Dr. Hani Al Anid, Ph.D., P.Eng., is the Vice President of the Nuclear & Environment division at Calian, accountable for the division’s performance and growth while providing oversight across areas of nuclear safety and licensing, environmental and radiological protection, decommissioning and waste management, emergency preparedness, and systems engineering and robotics.

Dr. Al Anid holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada and a BSc in Engineering Physics from Queen’s University. He is active in standards and professional leadership, serving as Vice Chair of CSA N1600 (nuclear emergency management programs), as well as a voting member on the CSA Nuclear Strategic Steering Committee. He is also a Certified Nuclear Security Professional (WINS CNSsP).

Internationally, he has participated as an expert with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), including an OSART mission to Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria (2024), and has been engaged by the IAEA on technical cooperation projects.

Dr. Al Anid is also the father of two little girls and sees his work in the nuclear industry as a means of providing them with a safer, better future.

Prior to joining SaskPower, David served the executive and legislative branches of government in three jurisdictions across Canada. Most recently, David was Vice President, Energy Security at Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan. Earlier in his career, David worked in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and in Ottawa in election administration, intergovernmental relations, Cabinet planning, and strategic policy. From 2023-2025, David co-chaired (with the deputy minister of Natural Resources Canada) the national Nuclear Energy Leadership Table.

David is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, affiliated with the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and writes and teaches on the machinery of government in Canada. He studied political science at Dalhousie University, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of Western Ontario; he also completed the Directors Education Program at the University of Toronto and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD.D). David has held three national fellowships in public policy and leadership.

Shane Chegahno is the Executive Vice President and co-founder of Makwa Development Inc, a 100% Indigenous-owned and operated company based in the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation reservation of Neyaashiinigmiing, which is located within the Traditional Territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON). Under his leadership, Makwa Development Corporation has become a significant player in the energy sector, particularly in collaboration with major energy proponents. Shane’s efforts focus on bridging the gap between the Indigenous workforce and the nuclear industry, ensuring that Indigenous voices are integral to the sector’s growth and sustainability.

With a strong commitment to fostering a more inclusive nuclear energy sector, Shane plays a pivotal role in creating strategic business partnerships that provide opportunities for Indigenous and local workers. Shane’s work emphasizes the importance of Indigenous involvement and engagement in energy projects, advocating for economic reconciliation and cultural understanding. His dedication to these principles has led to numerous successful initiatives, including the establishment of the first Indigenous-owned and fully Nuclear Qualified fabrication facility on Turtle Island, in collaboration with partner Makwa-Cahill.

As a successful entrepreneur, Shane has accumulated an extensive background in the Energy, Housing, Forestry and Construction industries. Shane has been nationally recognized for his innovative work in Indigenous housing for the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. He continues to support his passion for affordable housing for families through ongoing volunteer work. Shane has also received numerous awards for his dedication to his community, volunteer work, and involvement with youth sports.

Len Clewett is responsible for executive oversight for the science & technology, construction, site infrastructure, decommissioning and waste management functions at all CNL sites. Len is an executive leader with more than 40 years of experience in the nuclear industry, including over 25 years in leadership roles. He served as Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer at Bruce Power, one of the largest nuclear generating facilities in the world, where he oversaw and safely integrated the complex, high-hazard operations of the eight-reactor site across two stations, leading the development and implementation of strategic partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives, and change management plans.

Len has held roles as chair of the World Association of Nuclear Operators International Participants Forum, co-chair of the Canadian Regulator/Canadian Nuclear Operators Working Group, chair of the Canadian Chief Nuclear Officer Forum, and as a member of the Executive Advisory Committee for the North American Young Generation in Nuclear. Len has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA and holds a Senior Reactor Operation license

Andy Forsyth is a distinguished leader in the Canadian energy and industrial sectors, currently serving as the Vice President of Business Development for the Millwright Regional Council. Representing over 10,000 highly skilled millwrights in Canada, Andy ensures the trade remains a cornerstone of Canada’s infrastructure and a sturdy contributor to economic growth.

With a background as a Director of Construction for a major Canadian utility, Andy brings a strategic “owner-side” perspective to large-scale capital investments. His deep expertise in the nuclear sector—spanning station maintenance, unit outages and major unit refurbishments—is
complemented by a rigorous understanding of the “social license” required to operate in high-stakes environments.

A passionate advocate for modern labour relations, Andy specializes in navigating the geopolitical landscape as he is directly engaged with both the Federal and Provincial governments and understands the importance of strengthening relationships to drive project awards and
industrial demand. By fostering collaborative partnerships between facility owners and contractors, he effectively bridges the gap between workforce supply and project success, championing a unified approach to a sustainable Canadian economy.

Lisa Frizzell is Vice-President of Communications at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), which leads Canada’s plan for the long-term management of intermediate and high-level radioactive waste.

In this role, Ms. Frizzell led communications and public affairs through a complex site selection process for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel, culminating in the announcement of a secure site supported by the local First Nation and municipality. She also led efforts to strengthen the NWMO’s global reputation as a leader in nuclear waste management.

She continues to oversee strategic communications as the proposed repository moves through regulatory review and the organization advances a siting process for a planned second repository.

Before joining the NWMO in 2012, Ms. Frizzell held roles in corporate, academic, and government organizations. She has worked in both Canada and the United States, with a focus on strategic communications, primarily in the energy sector.

Ms. Frizzell is Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Scientists in School, a charity reaching thousands of youth annually through hands-on science workshops. For two years, she chaired the Board’s Governance, Nominating and HR Committee and now leads its Fundraising Committee. She also volunteers on a board committee for the Council of the Great Lakes Region, a charity dedicated to environmental protection, economic growth, and thriving communities across the binational region.

Ms. Frizzell holds a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University and an Executive MBA from the University of Calgary.

Amy Gottschling is currently the Vice President of Science, Technology and Commercial Oversight at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL). Amy is responsible for overseeing the performance of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL) nuclear science and technology projects and programs for the Government of Canada, as well as commercial science and technology projects for third-party customers. Amy plays a key and fundamental role in executing the long-term strategy for AECL and driving nuclear opportunity for Canada.

Throughout her career, Amy has followed her passion for advancing applied scientific knowledge to advance technologies and solve challenges within the nuclear industry. Amy Gottschling started as a corrosion scientist, working for many years in an R&D capacity prior to moving into leadership roles. During her years in private industry and growing as a leader, she gained a strong understanding of how to launch and lead new businesses and projects by implementing corporate, department, or technical strategies targeted around existing capabilities and expertise.

Amy is a leader who believes in advancing Canada’s profile in the energy sector both nationally and internationally and ensuring research and innovation results in real-world solutions to solve our biggest challenges in clean energy, health, environment, and safety and security.

Amy Gottschling holds a BSc and PhD in chemistry and nuclear from Western University in London, Ontario.

Justin Gray is an EPC executive in the Canadian nuclear industry with 15 years of experience primarily focused on CANDU technology and services. Held senior positions of increasing responsibility at multiple market leading companies in the areas of leadership, strategy, engineering, project management, and business operations. Skilled P&L manager, commercial leader, and communicator with a track record of success building teams, growing backlog and delivering on financial targets and priorities for nuclear programs. Employs a purposeful, situational, and strategic leadership style to inspire and drive results. Brings a balanced executive perspective by integrating business acumen with a nuclear science background.

As the Chief Operating Officer for Framatome Canada, Justin is responsible for executive oversight, planning, and directing of activities within the Canadian business, including Isogen. He is accountable for the development and implementation of strategic goals to advance Framatome’s mission and objectives, and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization. In previous leadership roles, Justin was Senior Director of the Inspection and Maintenance Systems business at Kinectrics, Director of Business Development at SNC-Lavalin Nuclear, and Executive Advisor to the President & CEO of Candu Energy. Justin started his career in medical isotopes, working at AECL in Chalk River’s Molybdenum-99 Production Facility, before transitioning to Sheridan Park working as a Control Systems Designer for CANDU reactors.

Justin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, specializing in nuclear engineering, from McMaster University, a P.Eng designation from the province of Ontario, and an MBA from Ivey Business School at Western University.

As President of Westinghouse Canada, John leads the company’s strategic growth across its full suite of nuclear products and services in the Canadian market.

A recognized leader in the energy sector, John previously served as President & CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), where he was the industry’s voice both nationally and globally. Before that, he led the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) and held executive roles, including Senior Vice President at Empower Energies, a global integrator of advanced energy systems.

John has served on the boards of major corporate and community organizations, including one of Canada’s largest electric utilities. He was also Canada’s Designate to the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVSP).

Tammy Van Lambalgen is Vice President, Chief Corporate Officer at Orano Canada Inc. with oversight over legal, human resources, corporate social responsibility and communications.  Tammy first was appointed as a Vice President at Orano in 2008 when she expanded her oversight to include regulatory affairs, including CNSC licensing and environmental permitting.

Tammy graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Arts in 1990 and a Juris Doctors in 1993. Before joining Orano Tammy worked as a lawyer in Calgary both in a large law firm and as in-house counsel for Shell Canada.

Tammy currently serves on the Board of Directors of SaskPower (Chair of Governance and Human Resources Committee, member Audit and Finance Committee) and the Saskatoon Airport Authority (member Safety, Health & Environment Committee and Community Consultative Committee). She has also served on the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Mining Association (past Chair), the Nutrien Wonderhub (past Chair) and on the boards of other community not-for-profit organizations.

Tammy recently received her Institute of Corporate Directors designation, ICD.D, from the Rotman’s School of business.

Lisa is the Country Leader, GE Vernova Hitachi’s SMR Canada business.  In her role, Lisa is responsible for the vision & strategy to lead the deployment and implementation of the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor in Canada.  She leads the collaboration with customers, Canadian government, industry, and partners and provides leadership and oversight of the GE Vernova Hitachi SMR Canada business operations.

Lisa has over 22 years’ experience in the nuclear industry, starting her career with Ontario Power Generation.  Her drive and commitment have propelled her into several key leadership roles in both nuclear and corporate functions. Lisa’s diverse experiences have positioned her to engage in several critical initiatives, where her experience across the business has resulted in her leadership of several multi-disciplinary teams. Lisa holds a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership from the University of Guelph.  

Lisa holds several board positions including, Director on the Canadian Nuclear Association Board, the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries, the WiN Global Executive Board and is a Governor at the Ontario Tech University Board of Governors.

After graduating from law school, Liam articled at Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal before practicing at two national firms in Calgary. In 2005, Liam joined the legal department of Cameco Corporation located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. His primary focus has been on safety, health, and environmental issues related to Cameco’s production facilities in northern Saskatchewan (mines and mills) and Ontario (refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing), as well as regulatory matters involving provincial authorities and Cameco’s primary federal regulator in Canada, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. From 2011 to 2025, Liam served as Vice-President, Safety, Health, Environment and Regulatory Relations at Cameco, and on September 1, 2025, Liam was appointed as Senior Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer.

In addition to being involved with several volunteer boards over the years while coaching numerous youth sports, Liam was on the board of the Canadian Nuclear Lawyers’ Organization and is currently on the boards of the Saskatchewan Mining Association and the Mining Association of Canada.

Jason Nouwens is the Director of Regulatory and External Affairs with New Brunswick Power’s Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station. He is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering) and brings over 28 years of varied nuclear industry experience to the role. He first joined the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station as a member of the Systems Engineering team, where he spent over a decade in various leadership roles, leading into the full station refurbishment. Following various positions through the Station Refurbishment Project and several years in Capital Design and Projects, he joined the Regulatory Affairs team in 2014. In 2016, he was appointed Director of Regulatory Affairs, Community Affairs and Performance Improvement. He also currently serves on the NWMO and Conexus Boards.

Bill Walker is Vice President of Government Relations at BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT), a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc.,  headquartered in Lynchburg, VA. BWXT’s operations in Canada  serve the global commercial nuclear power industry with  engineering, critical components, services and fuel, and the nuclear  medicine industry with medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.

Prior to joining BWXT, Bill served as Marketing & Business  Development Consultant with Atkins-Realis (CANDU). Prior to that Bill was the President/CEO of the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) and previous to that served as a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) from 2011 to 2022, including serving as Associate Minister of Energy, Minister of Government and Consumer Services, and Deputy Speaker of the Ontario Legislature. Prior to his elected service in the provincial government, he was employed by Bruce Power in the role of Operations Manager, and prior to that was the Communications Officer for the Bruce A 1&2 Restart Project.

Bill currently sits on the Organizing Committee of the 2026 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo and has just completed volunteer terms serving as Chairperson of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Vice Chairperson of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.