Former U.S. NRC chairman Kristine L. Svinicki is elected to Pinnacle West Capital Corporation board.

• Author: Wenger, Barbara

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation has appointed former United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) chairman Kristine L. Svinicki to its board. She was appointed a member of the NRC by three U.S. presidents, becoming that organization's longest-serving member. Svinicki was designated chair of the NRC in January 2017 and served in that capacity until stepping down in 2021 after more than 30 years of public service.

"As an internationally recognized authority and innovator in all aspects of nuclear energy regulation, operation, technology and safety, Kristine's expertise makes her an outstanding addition to our board," said Pinnacle West chairman, president and CEO Jeff Guldner. "Her vast experience in the nuclear energy industry and in government will be of great value to our company, not only from the perspective of our nuclear operations at the Palo Verde Generating Station, but also as we take advantage of opportunities in our evolving utility business."

Prior to her...