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Babcock CEO David Lockwood to retire; nuclear chief Harry Holt named successor

Babcock said chief executive David Lockwood will retire by the end of 2026, with Harry Holt — the company’s head of its nuclear division and a former Rolls‑Royce executive — named as his successor. The planned handover establishes an internal candidate to lead the UK engineering and defence services group.

Discovered 2026-01-23T00:30:20.335538-08:00 | 2026-01-23T00:30:20.335538-08:00

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  • Babcock has announced a formal succession: CEO David Lockwood will retire by end-2026 and Harry Holt, currently head of the nuclear division, will take over, ensuring a multi-year transition timeline.
  • Holt’s role running Babcock’s nuclear business and his prior Rolls‑Royce executive background signal leadership continuity focused on nuclear services and engineering capabilities.

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