Bob Coward is a recognized leader in the nuclear industry helping solve some of the industry’s most challenging problems. Bob has pursued a career dedicated to the design, operation, and development of nuclear power plants, and the beneficial uses of nuclear energy across the economy. He is presently Executive Partner at Novellum Partners, an industry-leading consulting firm sponsored by MPR Associates focused on the successful deployment of nuclear technology. Prior to this role, he served as Principal Officer at MPR from 2009 through 2024, guiding MPR’s performance across all engineering and business sectors. His and his team’s contributions can be seen at more than 100 electric generating plants worldwide, including every nuclear power plant in the U.S.
Bob’s leadership and technical expertise spans performance, safety analysis, project management, and new nuclear power plant design, licensing, and deployment. He has held leadership roles on transformative projects, such as the EPRI Advanced Light Water program, the Department of Energy NP2010 Program, and numerous programs to develop and deploy nuclear reactors as a fundamental element of the US decarbonization strategy. In addition to serving on industry boards and blue ribbon panels, Bob is also a Past-President of the American Nuclear Society, representing industry and the nuclear energy community with U.S. and international stakeholders and leaders, as well as leading the reshaping of the Society to increase its benefits to members and stakeholders.
Bob sees exciting and accelerating industry transformation and opportunity. His energy and leadership is focused on maintaining Novellum Partners and MPR at the forefront of the evolving industry, enabling clients to adapt, excel, and deliver solutions that change the world around us.
Bob graduated with honors from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He resides in Alexandria, VA with his wife Kelley, and is always on the lookout for a tough challenge to solve.
