Orano USA appoints Kathleen Himber as Chief Financial Officer
BETHESDA, Md., May 5, 2026 – Orano USA announces the appointment of Kathleen Himber as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 30, 2026. Himber reports to Chief Executive Officer and President Jean-Luc Palayer and is based
in the company’s Oak Ridge, Tennessee, office.
Her responsibilities include leading and shaping the financial management operations of Orano USA, Orano Enrichment USA, and Orano Federal Services.
Himber joins the company at a key moment as Orano progresses through milestones in its $5 billion development of the Project IKE uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge and targets national growth across its nuclear energy and federal
services business lines.
“I am pleased to welcome Kathleen to Orano at a dynamic time in our company and in the American nuclear energy industry,” said Jean-Luc Palayer, CEO, Orano USA. “Along with her global P&L experience, I am impressed
with Kathleen’s abilities for leading significant transformation and value creation through strategic planning, system implementations, and organization and functional alignment. She brings the right combination of financial leadership and knowledge
that Orano needs as we advance on our commitments and opportunities.”
Prior to joining Orano, Himber served as a consulting Chief Financial Officer and National Industry Lead for Professional Services Organizations at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), overseeing outsourced finance functions and advising energy‑sector
clients. She also served as CFO and CEO of Akuo Energy USA, leading the company’s U.S. operations, strategy, and financial management. In addition, she worked at ExoAnalytic Solutions during its early growth phase, serving as Director of Accounting
for the Southern California defense contractor, which was later acquired by Anduril.
Himber is a Certified Public Accountant and holds both a Master of Professional Accountancy (MAcc) and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University.
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