Tiverton, Ontario: The Board of Directors announced the appointment July 18 of Michael W. Rencheck as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bruce Power, starting August 15, 2016.
“The international experience and track record that Mike Rencheck brings to the table in operations, project execution and as a strong voice for the industry are a perfect fit as the organization embarks on a multi-year investment program to secure its role in Ontario’s Long Term Energy Plan,” said Don Wishart, Chair of the Bruce Power Board of Directors. “Throughout his career, he has demonstrated his commitment to the values that are important to the continued success of Bruce Power including Safety First, corporate social responsibility, believing in people and striving for innovation,” added Wishart.
Over the last 33 years, Mike Rencheck has served in a number of roles and most recently was the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for AREVA overseeing its extensive Global capital portfolio of nuclear and renewable projects. Prior to this, he served as President and CEO of AREVA Inc. in North America leading its diverse nuclear services business in Canada and the United States with a workforce of about 5,000 people. He has also held a range of leadership positions including Chief Nuclear Officer at American Electric Power (AEP) and Senior Vice-President Engineering, Project and Field Services for AEP’s 38,000 MW of generation assets. A biography of Mike can be found on the Bruce Power website along with an introductory video.