Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson CBE
Biography
Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson CBE was Lead Non-Executive Director at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) from February 2024 to May 2025.
He was also Non-Executive Chair of the Nominations and Governance Committee.
Until June 2022, Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson, worked for EDF UK, most latterly as Managing Director (MD) of its Nuclear Development business. In his 20-year EDF career, he led the team that delivered Hinckley Point C into construction and acted as non-exec Chairman for HPC Generation Company Ltd and Chairman and CEO of Sizewell C Generation Company Ltd. Prior to becoming MD, Humphrey was MD of Nuclear New Build (2009 - 2017) and CFO (2003-2009).
Before joining EDF, Humphrey was Executive Director of SEEBOARD Group, formerly Southeastern Electricity Board. His early career was with KPMG from 1984 1991.
Previous roles in government
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Lead non-executive board member