Westinghouse Electric, based in Cranberry Township, appointed Dan Lipman as president of its Energy Systems business unit.
Lipman, who had previously worked for the company for three decades, will succeed David Durham who is retiring next June. Lipman started at Westinghouse as a field engineer and moved up to various executive roles across multiple regions and businesses. He previously led the company’s new nuclear power plant development and projects.
“Dan has a notable track record of strong leadership, focus on operations and delivery, and deep understanding of our technology and customers that will uniquely position Westinghouse as we continue to shape tomorrow’s energy future,” Patrick Fragman, Westinghouse president and CEO, said. “He is immensely respected within the industry and has deep experience in our global markets and with our customers, which will allow for a seamless transition of leadership.”
In this new role, Lipman will be responsible for deploying the AP1000 pressurized water reactor and AP300 small modular reactor, as well as advanced reactor development and other non-nuclear energy systems, including long-duration energy storage.
Lipman rejoins the company from the Nuclear Energy Institute, where he held leadership roles related to the oversight of nuclear exports, international trade, fuel cycle policy and programs, and policy analysis. He has also been an advisor to the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Trade and Development Agency on small reactor development.
Durham will serve in a senior advisory position with the company over the next several months before he retires, working closely with Lipman and other Westinghouse executives.
“We thank David Durham for his outstanding service to Westinghouse including his influential leadership in bringing the first AP1000 reactors online in the U.S. and China. David led new programs in Ukraine, Poland and Bulgaria, and ushered in an era of new advanced nuclear reactor technology with the AP300 and eVinci microreactor,” Fragman said. “David has led a remarkable career in the global nuclear energy industry, and we are grateful for his expertise and commitment.”
Westinghouse Electric’s technology is the basis for nearly one-half of the world’s operating nuclear plants.