Project Better Energy

Project Better Energy's Chairman Volker Beckers, has been awarded an honorary CBE

Project Better Energy is delighted to announce that our Chairman, Volker Beckers, has been awarded an honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) on Thursday, 29th August, by His Majesty The King (Charles III). This prestigious honour recognises Volker’s outstanding contributions to nuclear energy and the broader energy sector.

With over 30 years of international leadership experience in the energy industry, Volker has been a driving force in the transition to a greener economy. Having been the Chairman of Project Better Energy for nearly a year, Volker has made a huge impact on our company’s strategic vision, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience to advance sustainable energy solutions.

Volker’s journey began after graduating from Cologne University with a degree in Economics and Business Administration. He initially embarked on a career in the tech sector before moving into the energy industry, where he made a significant impact as Group CFO and later Group CEO for RWE npower, a role he held for over a decade until 2012. His exceptional leadership and foresight have been pivotal in pushing forward initiatives aimed at achieving a more sustainable future.

In addition to his role at Project Better Energy, Volker serves as a non-executive director and chair across various private companies and government bodies, including the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Board where he served until autumn 2022. His commitment to education and thought leadership is further demonstrated by his positions as a guest lecturer at Imperial College London and formerly as Chair of the Advisory Board at the Erasmus Centre for Future Energy Business at Rotterdam School of Management. In 2019, he was also appointed Chairman of the Advisory Group of ewi – the Energy Institute of the University of Cologne.

The entire team at Project Better Energy warmly congratulates Volker on this well-deserved honour. His dedication to innovation, sustainability, and the green economy continues to inspire us all as we work towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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