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Rita Baranwal joins Westinghouse as chief technology officer

January 20, 2022, 7:02AMNuclear News

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Westinghouse Electric Company has appointed ANS member and Fellow Rita Baranwal chief technology officer to drive next-generation solutions for existing and new markets that align with the company’s strategy.

Baranwal’s appointment marks her return to Westinghouse, where she worked for nearly a decade in leadership positions in the global technology development, fuel engineering, and product engineering groups.

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Rita Baranwal joins Westinghouse as chief technology officer

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