Paul Stein

Paul is the Chairman of Rolls-Royce SMR, the business established by Rolls-Royce to develop and manufacture low-cost nuclear power. Prior to this Paul was the Chief Technology Officer of Rolls-Royce plc, responsible for the Group’s technology strategy and balance of engineering and technology investment. Before joining Rolls-Royce in 2010, was the Director General, Science and Technology, in the Ministry of Defence responsible for the UK’s national investment in defence science and technology.

Leading up to 2006 had many years of experience in the communications and electronics industries including technology leadership positions with Siemens, Thales and Philips. Paul serves on several Government advisory committees including an appointment in March 2020 to the Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology (CST).

Paul’s work to innovate energy through smaller, more agile and affordable nuclear reactors is a leading effort in the frontiers of developing alternative, clean, affordable energy at scale.