Laurie Swami

Laurie Swami is President and CEO of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization. With decades of experience in decommissioning and radioactive waste management in Canada’s nuclear sector, she leads the implementation of Canada’s long‑term plan for the safe management of intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste.

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is a Canadian not-for-profit organization responsible for implementing Canada’s plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel. Established in 2002 under the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act, the NWMO is advancing a deep geological repository and associated transportation system through technical study, regulatory review and engagement with communities, Indigenous peoples and governments.