Branislav Strýček

Branislav Strýček is the CEO of Slovenské elektrárne, Slovakia's dominant electricity provider, and a key figure in the country's transition toward nuclear energy. He has been vocal about the challenges and complexities of reducing dependence on Russian uranium for nuclear fuel, highlighting the significant market share that Russia holds in uranium enrichment. Strýček emphasizes the long-term nature of building new nuclear capabilities, which he estimates could cost around 30 billion euros and take up to a decade to implement. His leadership comes during a period of strategic shifts as Slovakia seeks to diversify its energy sources amid geopolitical tensions.