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    Thank you to the Nuclear Industry!

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    Zemfira Knott
    Director of Northcourt
    Zemfira Knott has over sixteen years management experience including many years in the nuclear insurance industry. Reporting directly to the CEO and the Board of Directors she manages the day-to-day operations of the business which includes responsibility for compliance, marketing and audits. Zemfira also oversees the production of insurance documentation as well as working closely with the Company’s insurance panel and its broker network. Previously Zemfira worked as a Business Manager for Northcourt’s parent company operating in London and Washington DC. She was directly involved in a number of high-profile projects in the nuclear and energy sector providing strategic and advisory services to the top management of several large multinational companies. In order to assist clients on geo-political issues, Zemfira worked closely with N10 Downing Street, Members of Parliament and UK Embassies globally. Prior to that Zemfira held a senior management position with 50 direct reports. She was responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies for increased profitability and improved customer service. As part of her many achievements she successfully turned around several struggling operations. Zemfira graduated from the Business School, Sociology and Economy Department of Daugavpils Institute where she also studied Business Psychology. Zemfira is an associate member of WiN Global (Women in Nuclear), member of Chartered Insurance Institute and a member of the Financial Times Non-Executive Directors' Club.
    14/10/21
    BLOGS
    inline-icon-clock 2 MIN READ
    Zemfira Knott
    Director of Northcourt
    Zemfira Knott has over sixteen years management experience including many years in the nuclear insurance industry. Reporting directly to the CEO and the Board of Directors she manages the day-to-day operations of the business which includes responsibility for compliance, marketing and audits. Zemfira also oversees the production of insurance documentation as well as working closely with the Company’s insurance panel and its broker network. Previously Zemfira worked as a Business Manager for Northcourt’s parent company operating in London and Washington DC. She was directly involved in a number of high-profile projects in the nuclear and energy sector providing strategic and advisory services to the top management of several large multinational companies. In order to assist clients on geo-political issues, Zemfira worked closely with N10 Downing Street, Members of Parliament and UK Embassies globally. Prior to that Zemfira held a senior management position with 50 direct reports. She was responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies for increased profitability and improved customer service. As part of her many achievements she successfully turned around several struggling operations. Zemfira graduated from the Business School, Sociology and Economy Department of Daugavpils Institute where she also studied Business Psychology. Zemfira is an associate member of WiN Global (Women in Nuclear), member of Chartered Insurance Institute and a member of the Financial Times Non-Executive Directors' Club.

    Thank you to the Nuclear Industry!

    During the pandemic’s peak, it very quickly became clear that exceptional efforts were being made by some to continue working in unprecedented circumstances. Healthcare workers, shop workers, scientists, those in the emergency services, delivery drivers, public transport workers and others all risked infection to continue doing their jobs. To them, and everyone who put themselves in harm’s way to continue providing essential services to society, we owe a debt of gratitude.

    It is now however becoming clear that there were other unsung heroes not immediately obvious at the time. All who work in the nuclear power industry should proudly count themselves among those also deserving of recognition. In many countries nuclear reactors and the personnel who operated them played a crucial role in ensuring electricity supplies were maintained without interruption during the pandemic. Numerous utilities took extraordinary measures to guarantee output continued. Many individuals made sacrifices too, with some staying on site for prolonged periods away from their families to minimise human contact.

    Covid-19 was a stress test for every sector, but it was one the nuclear power industry passed with flying colours, demonstrating the depths of its professionalism, dedication and resilience. With decades of experience in coping with and practicing for potential operational challenges, the highly regulated nuclear industry was better prepared than most for such an emergency.

    The pandemic created considerable challenges for the nuclear industry, but it coped tremendously well and proved to be extremely flexible, reliable and adaptable. Despite the challenges, last year nuclear power reactors supplied 2553.2 TWh of low-emission and dispatchable electricity, accounting for about 10% of the world’s electricity generation and almost a third of low-carbon electricity generation globally.

    As world governments look with increasing interest to the nuclear power industry to help meet ambitious net zero targets, the strength and flexibility it has consistently displayed during the last two years show it is ready to play its most important role yet: facilitating the decarbonisation of economies and the transition to clean energy.

     

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