Flibe Energy Names David Hanson as CEO to Lead Nuclear Reactor Innovation

New Flibe Energy CEO David Hanson ● Photo Credit: Flibe Energy, Inc. via Newswire

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., February 13, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Flibe Energy, Inc. (FEI), an advanced nuclear reactor development company, announced the appointment of David Hanson as its Chief Executive Officer. According to a recent press release, Hanson, who has been part of FEI since 2019 and served as its Chief Operating Officer since 2022, is stepping into the CEO role with a vision to propel the company into its next phase of growth and innovation.

Dr. Joe Bonometti, on behalf of the FEI Board of Directors, expressed confidence in Hanson's leadership. "This transition for David is an exciting time for us here at FEI. We have wanted to find the right leader to pair with Kirk for a while now and David has earned our trust while demonstrating the skills and experience we need to execute our business plan," Bonometti said.

Hanson's career prior to joining FEI includes roles at Amazon.com, where he worked as a datacenter and infrastructure engineer for over a decade, and at Smartsheet.com, where he served as Head of Operations and later as Chief Information Security Officer, leading up to the company's successful IPO in 2018. His decision to focus on climate and energy issues led him to FEI, where he aims to make a substantial impact on the future of energy.

"I am honored by the trust both Kirk and the board have placed in me," Hanson remarked. "I am convinced that liquid-fueled nuclear reactors, like LFTR, are the key to a sustainable, independent, energy future. I look forward to working with our team and our partners to complete the first of many reactors to come."

Hanson's background is rooted in Seattle, where he grew up working in his family's business. He now lives in Madison, AL, with his wife of 19 years, Maris, and their two teenage sons. FEI expects Hanson's extensive experience in business, finance, and management to be a critical asset in the company's journey towards developing innovative nuclear reactor solutions.

For further details about Flibe Energy's projects and initiatives, visit www.flibe.com.

Source: Flibe Energy, Inc. via Newswire