| WiN Global Award
2005 for Outstanding Information on Nuclear Energy
to Anne Lauvergeon,
Chairman of the AREVA Group
European Nuclear Conference (ENC2005),
12 December 2005, Versailles, France
Today, the civil nuclear industry appears
to be poised for worldwide expansion. Rapidly growing global
demand for electricity, uncertainty over future supply and
availability of fossil fuels, their soaring prices, concerns
about air pollution and climate change abatement measures
are all forcing many nations to consider a place for nuclear
power in their energy policies.
However, there still exists scepticism about the advantages
of nuclear energy. This is why women with visibility and credibility
are key to gaining public acceptability which is so essential
to the successful further deployment of nuclear energy worldwide.
Anne Lauvergeon awarded by Junko Ogawa, President
of WiN Global, 12 December 2005.
Using generally recognised feminine values, women
working in the nuclear and radiation sector with relevant
expertise can explain more complex issues surrounding the
use of nuclear technologies in terms that others can understand.
We, professional women in nuclear industry, can
play a crucial role in revitalising the industry's image,
in giving it a new humane face. We need to reach out to others
and convey our confidence, passion and commitment to future
success.
One of our tasks is also to bring round to our
side those bright and influential women working in politics,
the finance sector and in the media whose support we need
so much these days.
Successful women, in what is regarded as a male-dominated
industry, also act as role models for younger women. Attracting
capable and ambitious young professionals to our field is
one of the major issues we have to address if we are to face
the challenges of the nuclear renaissance. And we should ensure
that the role of young women in the industry's future development
is not underestimated.
Therefore, this year WiIN Global Award goes to
a woman who exemplifies all these WiN goals, to a woman whose
name represents strong willpower and breathtaking achievement,
to a woman who controls the largest nuclear company in the
world. She has unarguably already contributed to the change
in the industry's image, starting with the rebranding of her
own company, which is now seen as an example of success and
prosperity. She is indeed a role model for any woman in the
field and for any young professional to look up to.
WiN Global members sincerely congratulate Anne
Lauvergeon for her outstanding achievement.
Biography of Anne Lauvergeon
Anne Lauvergeon graduated from the French National
School of Mining Engineers ("Ecole des Mines”)
and the French “Ecole Normale Supérieure”, and
holds a degree in physics. She started her professional career
in 1983 in the iron and steel industry. In 1984, she directed
the European safety studies for the chemical industry of CEA
(Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique). From 1985 to 1988,
she supervised the underground mining utilities' activities
and in 1988, she was appointed Deputy Director of the General
Mining Council.
In 1990, she was named Advisor for Economic International
Affairs at the French Presidency and Deputy Chief of its Staff
in 1991. At the same time she became "Sherpa" to
the President, in charge of the G7 Summit's preparation. From
1995 to 1999 she held senior executive posts at Lazard Frères
& Cie and Alcatel Telecom.
From June 1999, Mme Lauvergeon was appointed Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of COGEMA, and since July 2001
she has been Chairman of the Executive Board of AREVA.
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