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As Chief Technology Officer at Westinghouse, Lou Martinez Sancho leads the company’s global research and development portfolio and advances the company’s innovative product and services technology strategy.

Ms. Martinez Sancho brings more than 20 years of experience to this role – having worked in senior leadership positions in the energy, biotech, automotive and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Most recently, Ms. Martinez Sancho was Executive Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Kairos Power, with additional oversight of the Supply & Procurement and Marketing & Communications teams. Previously, she served as the Chief Innovation Officer of Spie Batignolles and Vice President of Global Innovation at Framatome.

Ms. Martinez Sancho graduated from Ramon Llull University in Barcelona, Spain, and obtained Master of Science degrees in Physiology and Biomechanics from Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris VI University, as well as in Human Factors from René Descartes-Paris V University in France. Ms. Martinez Sancho is also Master Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certified by The Ohio State University in the U.S.

Ms Kunene is a Senior Manager in regulatory compliance at Necsa, with over 20 years experience in the energy sector in highly regulated environments (HRE). She has occupied various roles at Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant and at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa).

In her current capacity at Necsa, she is championing strategic projects such as Small Modular Reactors  and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle.

She is currently pursuing a Masters in Nuclear Engineering Management. Her greatest passion is learning and sharing her expertise for the betterment of individuals and organizations. This quality enables her to be effective in business improvement and as a compliance professional.

Ananda is a Principal Consultant at PA Consulting, where she specialises in operating model design and business transformation. She works with clients across the energy and infrastructure sectors to drive strategic change, optimise performance, and embed sustainability at the core of business operations.

In addition to her consulting work, she serves as Chair of the London & South East branch of Women in Nuclear, advocating for greater diversity and inclusion in the nuclear and wider energy industry.

As Chief Technology Officer at Westinghouse, Lou Martinez Sancho leads the company’s global research and development portfolio and advances the company’s innovative product and services technology strategy.

Ms. Martinez Sancho brings more than 20 years of experience to this role – having worked in senior leadership positions in the energy, biotech, automotive and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Most recently, Ms. Martinez Sancho was Executive Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Kairos Power, with additional oversight of the Supply & Procurement and Marketing & Communications teams. Previously, she served as the Chief Innovation Officer of Spie Batignolles and Vice President of Global Innovation at Framatome.

Ms. Martinez Sancho holds a Ph.D. in Public Heath, Environment and Sustainability from Côte d'Azur University, a Master of Science in Physiology and Biomechanics from Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris VI University, and Master of Science in Human Factors from René Descartes-Paris V University. Ms. Martinez’s holds an undergraduate degree from Ramon Llull University and earned a Master Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification from Ohio State University.