BWX Technologies, Inc has recently announced that current Chief Operating Officer Rex D. Geveden, 55, will become President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the BWXT Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2017. Mr. Geveden will replace Peyton S. (Sandy) Baker, 69, who has indicated he will retire May 31, 2017. Mr. Baker will continue serving as Director, President and CEO through December 31, 2016, at which time he will serve in a special advisory role until his retirement from the company. In addition to providing general strategic advice, Mr. Baker is expected to provide oversight and governance with respect to integration of the company’s anticipated Canada acquisition and the company’s safety and security activities at its nuclear facilities. Mr. Baker will report to BWXT Executive Chairman John A. Fees.
