Powering the Future: The UK’s Nuclear Sector and SMR Revolution

The LBS Alumni Infrastructure Club, and LBS Alumni Energy Club, together with the LBS Infrastructure and Construction Club, is delighted to invite you to an exclusive Infra Speaker Series event featuring Sarmad Qureshi, Head of Finance and Investment at Great British Energy – Nuclear.
 

🌟 What to expect
Gain first-hand insights into the UK’s nuclear and energy transition strategy, including:

• Understanding the nuclear landscape
• The role of nuclear in powering the economies of tomorrow
• Challenges and opportunities in delivering next-generation nuclear infrastructure

📅 When: Thursday, 14 January 2026, 7pm

📍 Where: Sammy Ofer Centre, 117 Marylebone Rd, London W1H 1FP, Room LT15

About the speaker
Sarmad is the Head of Finance and Investment at Great British Energy – Nuclear, where he is responsible for delivering financing solutions that support the UK’s nuclear future. 
His 25+ year career in infrastructure spans delivering and managing large scale infrastructure projects. He has cross-sectoral experience, having worked in diverse sectors such as low carbon energy, transport and logistics and social infrastructure and has led multiple innovative award-winning transactions. He previously held senior roles at DP World and started his career in EY’s project finance team.
Sarmad is a Sloan 2020 LBS alumni 

About Great British Nuclear
Great British Nuclear has been established to support the UK’s energy security and net zero goals. and is responsible for delivering the national program of new civil nuclear power projects. It has launched the procurement process for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme, which is designed to be faster and more cost-effective than traditional nuclear projects. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an industry leader and explore the future of nuclear energy in the UK’s energy transition.

📝 For more information, please contact Radim Radkovsky (EMBA 2023) or Fernando Gomez Trenor (MBA 2026).
 

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