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Standard Nuclear Appoints Don Moul to Board of Directors

Jul 6, 2026 | By Startuprise io

Standard Nuclear, a producer of TRISO nuclear fuel for advanced reactors, has appointed Don Moul to its Board of Directors as an independent director.

Moul previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and brings decades of leadership experience in the energy sector.

Don Moul brings nearly 40 years of experience in the power and energy industry. As President and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), he oversaw power generation, transmission, and electricity supply, while also leading efforts in safety, major infrastructure projects, grid modernization, and emergency management.

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Before joining TVA, Moul served as Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer at NextEra Energy, where he managed the safe and reliable operation of seven nuclear reactors across five plant sites. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at FirstEnergy Corporation, American Electric Power, Duquesne Light Company, GPU Nuclear Corporation, and Public Service Electric & Gas.

Moul earned a bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He also holds senior reactor operator certifications from multiple nuclear power stations.

“Don Moul has spent his career operating and scaling nuclear infrastructure at the highest levels of the American power sector,” said Kurt Terrani, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Nuclear. “His decades of proven operational leadership and hands-on experience will be invaluable as we look to scale our infrastructure and expand Standard Nuclear’s national footprint.”

“I am honored to join the Board during such a pivotal time for nuclear power,” said Moul. I have spent my career within the nuclear industry and I have seen firsthand how critical reliable fuel and strong operational foundations are to power generation. I look forward to contributing to Standard Nuclear’s mission.”

About Standard Nuclear

Standard Nuclear's mission is to supply the critical fuel and technologies needed to support the growth of nuclear energy around the world. The company aims to make nuclear power more affordable, safe, and reliable through large-scale production. Backed by leading U.S. investors in defense technology and critical infrastructure, Standard Nuclear focuses on manufacturing advanced nuclear fuel and radioisotope power systems for the next generation of nuclear energy.

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