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Pursuing ExcellenceFebruary 9 - 12, 2009St. Regis ResortDana Point, CaliforniaMeeting Attendee and Guest AgendaGreat Expectations.

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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Symposium RegistrationPacific Ballroom Rotunda (3rd Floor)1:00 – 3:00 p.m.The European Nuclear Power IndustryMonarch Ballroom 2 & 3 (Lobby Level – 5th Floor)WelcomeDan LipmanAttendee AgendaMonday, February 9thWestinghouse Senior Vice PresidentNuclear Power PlantsEuropean Passive Plant UpdateEd CumminsWestinghouse Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & StandardizationUK GDAGeoff AndersonWestinghouse Manager, UK LicensingEuropean PolicyFernando NaredoWestinghouse Vice PresidentGovernment Affairs - EuropeImplementation Panel Discussion:Ralf GüldnerVice ChairmanE.ON Kernkraft GmbH – GermanyRauno MokkaExecutive Vice PresidentTeollisuuden Voima Oyj – FinlandHartmut PammeVice President Nuclear Power PlantsRWE Power AG – GermanyJean Van VyveChief Nuclear OfficerElectrabel - Belgium3

3:30 – 5:30 p.m.Toshiba and Westinghouse: Synergies to ImproveCustomer SatisfactionMonarch Ballroom 2 & 3 (Lobby Level – 5th Floor)WelcomeAris CandrisWestinghouse President and CEOOur VisionShigenori ShigaWestinghouse Chief Coordination Officer and Senior Vice PresidentOur Vision for Nuclear ServicesNick LiparuloWestinghouse Senior Vice President, Nuclear ServicesOur Vision for FuelVinny EspositoWestinghouse Vice President, Asia Fuel BusinessOur Vision for Nuclear Power PlantsDan LipmanWestinghouse Senior Vice President, Nuclear Power PlantsContinuous Improvement IntegrationJack AllenWestinghouse Senior Vice President, Operational ExcellenceQuestion and Answer Session6:30 – 9:30 p.m.Laguna Lifestyles Welcome Reception and DinnerSt. Regis – Grand LawnWelcome to the relaxed atmosphere of Southern California, where thewords casual and upscale are somehow intertwined. Relax on the GrandLawn while dining on delicious U.S. southwestern cuisine. Enjoy a uniquemusical performance with a signature sound found nowhere else.Note: A sweater or jacket is recommended for this outdoor event.4

St. Regis – Lobby Bar and LoungeJoin us in the St. Regis Lobby Bar and Lounge for an after-dinner cocktailand conversation.Tuesday, February 10th6:45 – 7:45 a.m.Meeting Attendee Breakfast BuffetAttendee Agenda9:30 – 11:00 p.m.HospitalityMonarch Ballroom 1 & 2 (Lobby Level – 5th Floor)8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.General SessionPacific Ballroom (3rd Floor)8:00 a.m.WelcomeAris CandrisWestinghouse President and CEOAris Candris officially opens the Symposium.8:05 a.m.Westinghouse and Toshiba a Powerful Combinationfor the IndustryAtsutoshi NishidaPresident and Chief ExecutiveToshiba CorporationAtsutoshi Nishida discusses Toshiba and its commitment to Westinghouse,nuclear power and its broadly focused R&D commitment.8:15 a.m.Great Expectations Pursuing ExcellenceAris CandrisWestinghouse President and CEOAris Candris presents a global outlook including economic issuesand energy policies and their impact on the nuclear energy industry.5

8:40 a.m.Introductory RemarksJim Fici (Symposium Moderator)Westinghouse Senior Vice PresidentCustomer Relations & Sales8:50 a.m.Status of the AP1000 New Build Projects at Sanmenand HaiyangChairman Wang, BinghuaChairmanState Nuclear Power Technology CorporationChairman Wang provides an update of the AP1000 constructionprogram as well as projections for the future deployment of AP1000in China.9:25 a.m.Great Expectations: Increased Power Output ThroughNuclear Plant UpratesNick LiparuloSenior Vice PresidentWestinghouse Nuclear ServicesandJim LashSenior Vice President OperationsFirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co.Nick Liparulo provides an industry overview of nuclear plant uprates, andJim Lash discusses the extended power uprate performed at FirstEnergy’sBeaver Valley Nuclear Power Station.6

Guests are invited to join the General Session at this time.10:30 a.m.The Great Traits of a ChampionMark TewksburyOlympic Gold Medalist, CanadaMark Tewksbury shares his journey to Olympic gold, inspiring us to thinklike a Champion and how to Champion those around us.Attendee Agenda10:00 a.m.Break11:30 a.m.Morning Wrap-up and Announcements11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Meeting Attendee LunchPacific Lawn (Outside of the General Session Ballroom)1:00 p.m.Performance ScorecardGeorge DillonVice President and Chief of OperationsWestinghouse Nuclear ServicesandChristine MarklundEngineering Project ManagerWestinghouse Sweden Fuel EngineeringGeorge Dillon and Christine Marklund provide an analysis of operatingplant achievements with comparisons to previous eras.7

2:00 p.m.The Journey Toward Flawless Fuel PursuingOperational ExcellenceJoe BelechakSenior Vice PresidentWestinghouse Nuclear FuelJoe Belechak provides introductions followed by individual customerperspectives on challenges and changes in the industry to make defect-freefuel a priority. Joe Sheppard, President and CEO, STP NuclearOperating Company Daniel Leroy, Senior Vice President Head of Fuel Division, EDFTom Geer, Vice President Nuclear Engineering, Duke Energy2:50 p.m.Break3:20 p.m.Global Growth and Innovation Westinghouse’s Evolutionfor the FutureRic PérezSenior Vice PresidentWestinghouse Global Growth and InnovationRic Pérez describes how the Westinghouse Global Growth and Innovationinitiative is aligning Westinghouse to meet the needs of a growing, fastchanging industry.3:50 p.m.Is the Future Really so Bright?Lord Digby JonesBusiness Ambassador and former UK Ministerfor Trade and InvestmentLord Jones discusses world political and energy policies in the contextof globalization and climate change.84:35 p.m.Closing Remarks

6:00 p.m.Buses Depart for the Mission Evening EventBuses depart from the event entrance outside of the Monarch Ballrooms(Lobby Level – 5th Floor).6:15 – 10:00 p.m.Dinner and EntertainmentMission San Juan CapistranoExperience California’s multicultural history by dining family style underthe stars at the Mission San Juan Capistrano. The Mission is a historicallandmark famous for its beautiful gardens. It is the spring home forthousands of swallows that annually migrate some 2,000 miles fromtheir winter homes in Central America.Attendee Agenda4:40 p.m.AdjournNote: A sweater or jacket is recommended for this outdoor event.10:15 – 11:30 p.m.HospitalitySt. Regis – Lobby Bar and LoungeJoin us in the St. Regis Lobby Bar and Lounge for an after-dinner cocktailand conversation.Wednesday, February 11th6:45 – 7:45 a.m.Meeting Attendee Breakfast BuffetMonarch Ballroom 1 & 2 (Lobby Level – 5th Floor)8:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.General Session Pacific Ballroom – 3rd Floor9

8:00 a.m.Customer 1st – Enabling Improvements for Our CustomersJack AllenSenior Vice PresidentWestinghouse Operational ExcellenceWith the strength of more than five years of implementation,Customer 1st is fundamental to the way Westinghouse does business,enabling continuous improvement aimed at operational excellence.Vision of Excellence: “It’s all About the Fuel”Rafael FloresSite Vice President, Comanche Peak Nuclear Power PlantLuminantandJeff BradfuteWestinghouse Master Customer 1st LeaderRafael Flores and Jeff Bradfute recount the outcomes of a jointCustomer 1st project aimed at improving fuel reliability at Luminant’sComanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant. This project involved fivecompanies, six cross-functional teams and 48 personnel.A Partnership at Work: Entergy Nuclear FleetwideMotor ProgramOscar LimpiasVice President, EngineeringEntergyandJohn ConnollyWestinghouse Master Customer 1st LeaderOscar Limpias shares the customer’s perspective and John Connollyprovides an overview of a joint Customer 1st project aimedat optimizing the fleet-wide reliability of Entergy’s powerproduction motors.10

Senior Vice PresidentWestinghouse Nuclear Power PlantsDan Lipman provides a brief overview of global new plant projectionsand challenges.9:00 a.m.Southern Nuclear’s New Build EffortJim MillerAttendee Agenda8:40 a.m.The Future’s So Bright Even With ShadesDan LipmanPresident and CEOSouthern Nuclear Operating CompanyJim Miller reflects on new-build efforts in the context of economicand regulatory issues, public acceptance and outreach.9:20 a.m.Switzerland’s Energy Needs and the Future for New BuildStephan DöhlerHead of the Nuclear Division andChairman of the Executive BoardNOKStephan Döhler reflects on Switzerland’s energy needs and thepotential for new build in the context of economic, European Unionand regulatory issues.9:35 a.m.New Build Question and Answer SessionDan Lipman moderates a Question and Answer session withChairman Wang, Jim Miller and Stephan Döhler.9:55 a.m.Break11

10:20 a.m.Next–Generation TechnologiesRegis MatzieWestinghouse Senior Vice President andChief Technology OfficerandDan KeuterVice President, Planning & InnovationEntergyRegis Matzie discusses how Westinghouse and Toshiba are workingtogether to develop an innovative portfolio of next--generation servicetechnologies, advanced fuel and advanced reactor designs. Dan Keuterdiscusses how these technologies can benefit nuclear utilities and how thedeployment of high-temperature reactors for the purpose of providing abroad range of process heat applications could expand the markets thatEntergy serves.10:55 a.m.Energy & Climate Change: The Dow Commitment andChallengeFred MooreGlobal Director of Manufacturing & Technology, EnergyThe Dow Chemical CompanyFred Moore provides an overview of the economic and environmentalchallenges that must be addressed by Dow as one of the world’s largestconsumers of energy. He outlines some of the options Dow views as viablealternatives to address energy, feedstock and climate change challenges,including the potential use of high-temperature reactors for process heatapplications.11:30 a.m.Symposium Closing RemarksAris CandrisWestinghouse President and CEO12

Noon – 5:00 p.m.Afternoon Group ActivitiesNoonMeeting Attendees Golf TournamentMonarch Beach Golf Links at the St. RegisThe shotgun scramble will begin immediately after the close of theGeneral Session. No denim is permitted. Box lunches and beverageswill be provided. Prizes will be awarded for the 1st and 2nd place team,longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin.Attendee Agenda11:50 a.m.AdjournNoon – 5:00 p.m.Spa GaucinFor spa participants, individual treatment times are noted in yourregistration packet. A light lunch will be provided at the Spa betweenNoon and 3 p.m. Spend the afternoon enjoying the soothing waterfallJacuzzi, eucalyptus steam room or aromatic and dry saunas in the ladies’and men’s locker facilities.12:30 p.m.Retail Therapy on Balboa IslandTransportation to this activity will depart at 12:30 p.m. from the evententrance near the Monarch Ballroom promenade (Lobby Level - 5th Floor).Comfortable shoes, sunglasses and a jacket/sweater are recommended.Browse through the unique shops on charming Balboa Island. Bike rentals(optional) are also available. Lunch will be on your own and at yourleisure. Estimated return time is 4:30 p.m.12:45 p.m.Sailing Cup ChallengeTransportation to this activity will depart at 12:45 p.m. from the evententrance near the Monarch Ballroom promenade (Lobby Level - 5thFloor). Boxed lunch will be provided onboard. Participants should bringsunglasses and wear warm (layered) clothing, rubber-soled tennis shoes orflat shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Experts will be onboard to assist in thisunique sailing event. Estimated return time is 4:30 p.m.13

12:45 p.m.Riding along the Coast on SegwaysTransportation to this activity will depart at 12:45 p.m. from the evententrance near the Monarch Ballroom promenade (Lobby Level - 5th Floor).Participants should wear comfortable clothing, flat shoes, sunscreen anda hat. Enjoy lunch at Ristorante Ferrantelli then hop aboard the hottestnew trend in Southern California – the Segway. After brief training,participants will glide along enjoying the beautiful scenery along thePacific Ocean. Estimated return time is 4:30 p.m.6:00 – 7:00 p.m.CocktailsPacific Ballroom Foyer7:00 – 11:00 p.m.Cool Blue EleganceCocktails, Dinner and DancingPacific BallroomThis semi-formal evening features memorable cuisine, musicalentertainment and dancing.11:00 p.m. – MidnightHospitalitySt. Regis – Lobby Bar and LoungeJoin us in the St. Regis Lobby Bar and Lounge for an after-dinnercocktail and conversation.Thursday, February 12th7:00 – 9:00 a.m.Meeting Attendee and Guest Breakfast BuffetMonarch Ballroom 1 & 2 (Lobby Level – 5th Floor)14

Noon – 5:00 p.m.Symposium RegistrationPacific Ballroom Rotunda (3rd Floor)4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Guest Program Orientation SessionGuest AgendaMonday, February 9thMonarch Ballroom 1 (Lobby Level - 5th Floor).Guests are encouraged to attend a brief meeting to learn more aboutthe activities and evening events offered.6:30 – 9:30 p.m.Laguna Lifestyles Welcome Reception and DinnerSt. Regis – Grand LawnWelcome to the relaxed atmosphere of Southern California, where thewords casual and upscale are somehow intertwined. Relax on the GrandLawn while dining on delicious southwestern U.S. cuisine. Enjoy a uniquemusical performance with a signature sound found nowhere else.Note: A sweater or jacket is recommended for this outdoor event.9:30 – 11:00 p.m.HospitalitySt. Regis – Lobby Bar and LoungeJoin us in the St. Regis Lobby Bar and Lounge for an after-dinner cocktailand conversation.Tuesday, February 10th8:30 a.m.Breakfast Buffet and Guest SpeakerMonarch Ballroom 3 (Lobby Level)Start your day with a delicious breakfast mixed with a little laughter.Jeanne Robertson, award-winning professional speaker and nationallyknown humorist, shares some everyday stories and illustrates that a senseof humor is much more than a laughing matter.1515

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.Guests Join General SessionPacific Ballroom – 3rd Floor10:30 a.m.The Great Traits of a ChampionMark TewksburyOlympic Gold MedalistMark is an Olympic gold medalist swimmer from Canada. Hisinspirational message is about learning from your mistakes, taking advicefrom the experts and doing “what it takes” to succeed at your purpose.11:30 a.m.Morning Wrap-up and AnnouncementsAfternoon Activities12:15 p.m.Brushstrokes of Laguna Art Walk & ShoppingTransportation to this activity will depart at 12:15 p.m. from the evententrance near the Monarch Ballroom promenade (Lobby Level - 5th Floor).Comfortable shoes, sunglasses and a jacket/sweater are recommended.A snack box will be provided. Acquire special insight into the world of artas you explore some of the city’s premier galleries with one of Laguna’sforemost artists. Following a gallery tour, there will be time for shoppingand dining in the Laguna area. Estimated return time is 4:30 p.m.16

Transportation to this activity will depart at 12:15 p.m. from the evententrance near the Monarch Ballroom promenade (Lobby Level - 5th Floor).A snack box will be provided. Comfortable shoes, sunglasses and ajacket/sweater are recommended. Don’t forget your camera. Enjoy thebreathtaking scenery of Crystal Cove as a naturalist leads the walkingtour and describes the rich natural history of this area. Following the tour,there will be time for shopping and dining in the Laguna area. Estimatedreturn time is 4:30 p.m.Guest Agenda12:15 p.m.Crystal Cove Nature Walk & ShoppingSpa GaucinFor those registered for the spa, individual treatment times are notedin your registration packet. A light lunch will be provided at the Spabetween Noon and 3 p.m. Spend the afternoon enjoying the soothingwaterfall Jacuzzi, eucalyptus steam room or aromatic and dry saunasin the locker facilities.6:00 p.m.Buses Depart for the MissionEvent Entrance (outside of Monarch Ballrooms; Lobby Level - 5th Floor)6:15 – 10:00 p.m.Dinner and EntertainmentMission San Juan CapistranoExperience California’s multicultural history dining family style underthe stars at the Mission San Juan Capistrano. The Mission is a historicallandmark famous for its beautiful gardens. It is the spring home forthousands of swallows that annually migrate some 2,000 miles fromtheir winter homes in Central America.Note: A sweater or jacket is recommended for this outdoor event.10:15 – 11:30 p.m.HospitalitySt. Regis – Lobby Bar and LoungeJoin us in the St. Regis Lobby Bar and Lounge for an after-dinner cocktailand conversation.17

Wednesday, February 11th8:30 – 9:30 a.m.Guest Buffet BreakfastSunset Terrace (weather permitting)Monarch Ballroom 3 (weather backup)Afternoon ActivitiesNoonMeeting Attendees Golf TournamentMonarch Beach Golf Links at the St. RegisThe shotgun scramble will begin immediately after the close of the GeneralSession. No denim is permitted. Box lunches and beverages will beprovided. Prizes will be awarded for the 1st and 2nd place team, longestdrive, longest putt and closest to the pin.Noon – 5:00 p.m.Spa GaucinFor spa participants, individual treatment times are noted in yourregistration packet. A light lunch will be provided at the Spa betweenNoon and 3 p.m. Spend the afternoon enjoying the soothing waterfallJacuzzi, eucalyptus steam room or aromatic and dry saunas in the ladies’and men’s locker facilities.12:30 p.m.Retail Therapy on Balboa IslandTransportation to this activity will depart at 12:30 p.m. from the evententrance near the Monarch Ballroom promenade (Lobby Level - 5th Floor).Comfortable shoes, sunglasses and a jacket/sweater are recommended.Browse through the unique shops on charming Balboa Island. Bike rentals(optional) are also available. Lunch will be on your own and at yourleisure. Estimated return time is 4:30 p.m.18

Transportation to this activity will depart at 12:45 p.m. from the evententrance near the Monarch Ballroom promenade (Lobby Level - 5thFloor). Boxed lunch will be provided onboard. Participants should bringsunglasses and wear warm (layered) clothing, rubber-soled tennis shoes orflat shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Experts will be onboard to assist in thisunique sailing event. Estimated return time is 4:30 p.m.Guest Agenda12:45 p.m.Sailing Cup Challenge12:45 p.m.Riding along the Coast on SegwaysTransportation to this activity will depart at 12:45 p.m. from the evententrance near the Monarch Ballroom promenade (Lobby Level - 5th Floor).Participants should wear comfortable clothing, flat shoes, sunscreen anda hat. Enjoy lunch at Ristorante Ferrantelli then hop aboard the hottestnew trend in southern California – the Segway. After brief training,participants will glide along enjoying the beautiful scenery along thePacific Ocean. Estimated return time is 4:30 p.m.6:00 – 7:00 p.m.CocktailsPacific Ballroom Foyer7:00 – 11:00 p.m.Cool Blue EleganceCocktails, Dinner and DancingPacific BallroomThis semi-formal evening features memorable cuisine, musicalentertainment and dancing.11:00 p.m. – MidnightHospitalitySt. Regis – Lobby Bar and LoungeJoin us in the St. Regis Lobby Bar and Lounge for an after-dinner cocktailand conversation.19

Thursday, February 12th7:00 – 9:00 a.m.Meeting Attendee and Guest Breakfast BuffetMonarch Ballroom 1 & 2 (Lobby Level – 5th Floor)20

Business Ambassador and former UK Minister forTrade and InvestmentLord Digby served as director-general of theConfederation of British Industry (CBI), the UnitedKingdom’s ‘Voice of Business’ from 2000-2006.During his appointment, he took the British businessmessage to 70 different countries, meeting on aregular basis with prominent political, business and media figures. In2007, he was appointed minister for Trade and Investment at the Foreignand Commonwealth Office and at the Department for Business, Enterpriseand Regulatory Reform. An inspiring and humorous lecturer, Lord Joneswas recognized as the 2007 Speaker of the Year in the United Kingdom.Fred MooreGlobal Director of Manufacturing& TechnologyThe Dow Chemical CompanyKeynote Speaker BiographiesLord Digby JonesFred Moore is the global director of Manufacturing& Technology for the Energy business in Dow. Heis responsible for the safe and reliable productionof power, steam and other utilities for Dowglobally, which represents more than 10 percent of Dow’s asset base.In his technology role, he is responsible for development, support andapplication of energy technology globally and with Dow’s major jointventures. He began his career with Union Carbide in 1975. In additionto his manufacturing experiences, he has been a corporate mediaspokesperson for environmental matters, lobbied at the state and federallevels of government, served on a joint venture board of directors, and hasbeen chairman of or served as board member of several state and industrytrade association groups. He is a graduate of Purdue University.21

Atsutoshi NishidaPresident & CEOToshiba CorporationMr. Nishida has been with Toshiba Corporationsince 1975. During his Toshiba career, he has risento assume leadership responsibilities in a variety ofbusinesses, with oversight of employees in Japan,the Americas and Europe. Mr. Nishida has served insenior leadership positions with numerous Toshiba organizations. He wasappointed president and chief executive officer of Toshiba Corporationin June 2005. He is a graduate of Waseda University with a degree inpolitical science and economics and holds a master’s degree from theUniversity of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Law and Politics.Mark TewksburyOlympic Champion - CanadaMark is an Olympic swimming champion with gold,silver and bronze medals from Olympic competitionsin 1988 and 1992. His career highlights include 21national titles, seven world records, and a cover appearance on TIME Magazine. A celebrated speakeron the international circuit, Mark began public speaking over 20 years ago and has since spoken to millions of people aroundthe world. Mark has hosted numerous television shows including Discovery Channel’s popular How It’s Made and the National Film Board’sseries, Miracle Body. He remains a popular media commentator.22

China’s State Nuclear Power Technology CorporationPrior to his appointment, Chairman Wang servedas president of China Power Investment Corporationand senior vice president of China National NuclearCorporation. He has served as director general ofthe Department of Generation, Transmission andDistribution in State Power Corporation of China,and deputy director general and director general of Electric Power Bureauof Jilin Province. He has held various positions at the Jinzhou PowerPlant and the Qinhe Power Plant in Liaoning Province. Chairman Wanggraduated from Wuhan University of Hydraulic and Electric Engineeringwith a master’s in electric system and automatization.Keynote Speaker BiographiesChairman Wang, Binghua23

Jack AllenSenior Vice PresidentOperational ExcellenceWestinghouseJack is responsible for the Westinghouse behavioraland operational change initiative called Customer1st, which focuses on customer-centric continuousimprovement in company operations. Before hiscurrent assignment he was responsible for the new nuclear plant arenain Korea and Japan while pursuing and establishing new plant marketopportunities in the U.S., Japan, China and Europe. Earlier, he servedin senior operational roles in the U.K. and as vice president of U.S.Manufacturing for Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel. Jack earned his bachelor’sand master’s degrees in metallurgical and materials engineering and amaster’s in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh.Joe BelechakSenior Vice PresidentNuclear FuelWestinghouseJoe leads the Westinghouse global Nuclear Fuelorganization. He previously led the developmentof corporate strategy and business planning, andwas responsible for coordination and alignmentof planning with Toshiba Corporation. Prior to joining Westinghouse,he served as president of a strategic management consulting firm. Hehas also held the position of senior vice president and chief operatingofficer at Duquesne Light Company. Joe is a graduate of the AdvancedManagement Program at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton BusinessSchool. He also holds a master’s in business administration from theUniversity of Pittsburgh and a bachelor’s in civil engineering/industrialmanagement/economics from Carnegie Mellon University.24

Master Customer 1st LeaderNuclear FuelWestinghouseJeff is a Master Customer 1st Leader in Westinghouse.He began a two-year assignment in May 2007at the Columbia, South Carolina site, managingimprovement projects with customers and across thecompany’s business units. He has previously served as a customer projectmanager with several U.S. and European customers, and as manager andsenior engineer, Core Analysis at SCE&G’s V.C. Summer Plant. Jeff holdsa bachelor’s in nuclear engineering from the University of Cincinnati, amaster’s in nuclear engineering from the University of Michigan, and amaster’s in business administration from the Universityof Pittsburgh.Aris CandrisPresident and Chief Executive OfficerWestinghouseAris became president and CEO of WestinghouseJuly 1, 2008. Prior to this role, he had served assenior vice president, Nuclear Fuel, and as seniorvice president, Nuclear Services. He also led theWestinghouse Customer 1st initiative in its formativestages as senior vice president, Operational Excellence. He has heldvarious positions within Westinghouse in the areas of operations, projects,nuclear technology, marketing, strategic operations, nuclear safety andanalysis and strategic development. Aris holds a bachelor’s in physics,math and engineering from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky,and a master’s and Ph.D in nuclear engineering from Carnegie MellonUniversity.General Session Speaker BiographiesJeff Bradfute25

John ConnollyMaster Customer 1st LeaderWestinghouseJohn is a Master Customer 1st Leader for FieldServices and Westinghouse subsidiary organizations.As a Customer 1st Leader, he has focused on projectsin Pump & Motor Services, Repair & ReplacementServices (RRAS), Engineering Services, Field Servicesand Nuclear Fuel supply chain. He began his career with Westinghousein 2000 as an engineer. John holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanicalengineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s of businessadministration from Duquesne University.George DillonVice President and Chief of OperationsWestinghouseIn his position as chief of operations for theWestinghouse Nuclear Services business, George isresponsible for commercial and project managementleadership. George has more than 40 years ofWestinghouse experience in a variety of functionaland leadership roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, he wasvice president of U.S./Asia Operations for Nuclear Services. He is acertified Customer 1st Green Belt. George has a bachelor’s degree inelectrical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as amaster’s in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh.26

Chairman of the Executive BoardNuclear DivisionNOKStephan Döhler is currently a member of theexecutive board of NordostschweizerischeKraftwerke AG (NOK) in Baden, Switzerland.He is also head and executive vice president ofNOK’s Nuclear Division. He has served as the chief executive officerof his own consulting firm, Döhler Consulting, and has held variousmanagement positions within Engineering of Alstom Power Ltd. and ABBSwitzerland Ltd. He holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and anexecutive master’s of business administration. He is also a professor atthe University of Applied Sciences, Northwestern Switzerland, Olten andBrugg, Switzerland, teaching the basics of engineering.Jim FiciSenior Vice PresidentCustomer Relations & SalesWestinghouseGeneral Session Speaker BiographiesStephan DöhlerJim is responsible for the worldwide customerrelations and sales efforts of Westinghouse. In thisposition, he and his staff played an integral role inChina’s selection of Westinghouse to provide fournew AP1000 nuclear power plants there. Prior to his current position,Jim held positions as senior vice president, Westinghouse Nuclear PowerPlants, and as senior vice president of Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel andvice president and general manager of the Westinghouse CommercialNuclear Fuel Division. Before these assignments, he held positions ofincreasing responsibility in manufacturing and design engineering. Heholds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in nuclear engineering from theUniversity of Michigan.27

Rafael FloresSite Vice President – Comanche PeakLuminant PowerRafael is site vice president for Luminant Powerat Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant (CPNPP).Prior to his current position, he served at CPNPP asvice president of nuclear operations, plant manager,deputy to the vice president of engineering, systemengineering manager, shift operations manager, operations supportmanager and senior engineer. Prior to joining Luminant, he worked withPublic Service Electric and Gas Company at the Salem Nuclear PowerPlant as a unit supervisor. Rafael received his bachelor’s of science innuclear engineering from Texas A & M University in 1979 and received anNRC Reactor Operator license in 1982 for the Salem Nuclear Plant and aSenior Reactor Operator (SRO) license in 1984 for CPSES.Tom GeerVice President – Nuclear EngineeringDuke EnergyTom is vice president of nuclear engineering forDuke Energy, one of the largest electric powercompanies in the United States. He has held a varietyof leadership and technical roles at Duke Energy,including positions at the McGuire and Catawbanuclear stations, the Yucca Mountain Project in Nevada and the HanfordTank Farms near Richland, Washington. Tom graduated from Texas A&MUniversity with a bachelor’s and master’s in nuclear engineering.28

Vice President, Planning & InnovationEntergyDan was appointed in January 2007 to theposition of vice president Planning and Innovation,responsible for developing cutting-edge technologiesand novel concepts to achieve breakthrough changeand improvements across all of Entergy’s nuclearbusiness. He is responsible for developing plans for building new nuclearplants and is instrumental in setting up the NuStart Energy Consortium tolicense a new n

Joe Sheppard, President and CEO, STP Nuclear Operating Company Daniel Leroy, Senior Vice President Head of Fuel Division, EDF Tom Geer, Vice President Nuclear Engineering, Duke Energy 2:50 p.m. Break 3:20 p.m. Global Growth and Innovation Westinghouse's Evolution for the Future Ric Pérez Senior Vice President

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