Dena Volovar is to succeed John Howanitz as president of Bechtel’s nuclear, security and environmental business (NS&E), the company has announced.
Howanitz is retiring in April after 42 years with Bechtel. He has served as president of the NSS&E business since 2021.
Bechtel’s NS&E business designs, builds, and manages complex projects focusing on advancing nuclear power, strengthening national security and defence infrastructure, supporting space exploration, and providing comprehensive environmental remediation services.
Volovar brings more than 26 years of experience within Bechtel to the role. This includes executive vice president and general manager of NS&E’s environmental and security business line, where she managed Bechtel’s relationship with the US Department of Energy.
She began her career with the company as an engineer supporting nuclear power plant operations, and has sine held key roles in business development, project management, and operations management spanning multiple areas of business and technologies.
Craig Albert, Bechtel’s president and chief operating officer, said:“Dena’s extensive leadership experience and deep expertise make her the ideal choice to lead our Nuclear, Security & Environmental business.
“During her career at Bechtel, she has built a profound understanding of our operations, fostered strong relationships with customers, and earned the trust of colleagues across the organization. I am confident that under her leadership, NS&E will continue to drive excellence and deliver outstanding results. I also extend my gratitude to John for his many years of service and invaluable contributions to Bechtel.”
Volovar added: “I am honoured to lead the NS&E team in delivering on important missions that support sustainability and global security. Building on John’s contributions, we remain dedicated to providing exceptional value to our customers, advancing critical projects, and tackling the world’s most pressing energy and infrastructure challenges.”
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