Dr. Rick Springman is President of Holtec International, where he leads the company’s global nuclear business and growth strategy, reporting to CEO and Executive Chairman Kris Singh. He is also responsible for the SMR-300 delivery program and oversees capital planning and investor engagements. Since joining Holtec in 2009, he has played a central role in contributing to its global growth, technological advancements, and strategic direction.

Over his tenure at Holtec, Dr. Springman has held senior leadership roles including President of Global Clean Energy Opportunities and Senior Vice President of International Projects. He has served on the company’s Executive Committee since 2019 and currently serves as Vice Chairman.

As President of Global Clean Energy Opportunities, Dr. Springman led the global deployment strategy for Holtec’s advanced energy technologies, including the SMR-300 small modular reactor. In this role, he directed project development, capital formation, and long-term offtake strategy with utilities, governments, and large-scale energy buyers, while serving as the company’s executive lead for capital planning and investor relations.

Previously, as Senior Vice President of International Projects, he led Holtec’s global expansion, establishing and managing business operations across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He has overseen the development and execution of more than 30 nuclear projects across 15 countries, spanning the full project lifecycle from market entry and regulatory licensing through manufacturing localization, supply chain development, and EPC delivery.

Industry Leadership

He has been instrumental in advancing public-private partnerships to support nuclear deployment, working closely with U.S. federal and state agencies, export credit institutions, and international government counterparts. Dr. Springman has represented Holtec in high-level forums and bilateral initiatives, supporting regulatory alignment, project financing, and cross-border deployment strategies for advanced nuclear technologies. Dr. Springman currently serves on the Nuclear Energy Institute’s International Executive Task Force and advises on global nuclear deployment and energy transition initiatives on behalf of the company.

Patents and Innovations

Dr. Springman holds multiple patents in the field of spent nuclear fuel management, underscoring his contributions to nuclear safety and innovation. His patents include:

Education

Dr. Springman earned both his undergraduate and doctoral degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he now serves on the External Advisory Board for the department. His doctoral focused in the mechanics of adhesion of biological cells earned numerous publications and an award for its advancements in adhesion science. As an undergraduate, he specialized in robotics and control theory while competing as a Division I athlete on the University of Pennsylvania Wrestling Team, achieving NCAA All-American and Academic All-American honors in two separate years.