Dr. Cord-Henrich Lefhalm is a seasoned nuclear industry executive with over two decades of experience across international nuclear energy development, decommissioning strategies, and regulatory transformation.

Currently, he leads a specialized Task Force, launched in early 2025, dedicated to exploring new applications for RWE’s decommissioned nuclear power plants and redeploying their highly skilled workforce toward future-oriented technologies.

A physicist and engineer by training, Cord has held numerous leadership roles within RWE Nuclear GmbH, where he oversaw the strategic coordination and operational excellence of multi-billion-euro nuclear decommissioning programs. His management contributions have shaped leaner, more efficient dismantling operations across several nuclear sites in Germany.

Cord’s vision reaches far beyond dismantling. His long-term goal is to see the first megawatt-hour of fusion energy produced at the iconic Biblis site. In pursuit of this goal, he collaborates closely with Focused Energy, a deep-tech startup pioneering laser-driven radiation sources - an emerging technology with early revenue potential in the fusion domain.