Fusion for Energy
Ian Stirling is a seasoned risk management professional with extensive experience in various sectors, including utilities, transportation, and project planning. Currently serving as a Risk Management Consultant at Fusion for Energy since October 2019, Ian has previously held roles such as Risk Management Associate at The Nichols Group and Risk Specialist/Senior Planner at Crossrail Ltd. Ian's earlier experience includes positions such as Risk Manager for a Nuclear Project and Risk & Value Manager at Network Rail, where responsibilities included leading risk functions across multiple programs. With a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from the University of Warwick, Ian's career began in strategic planning and marketing roles in manufacturing before progressing to significant management positions in the water and transportation industries.
Fusion for Energy
Fusion for Energy (F4E) is the European Union’s Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy. The organisation was created under the Euratom Treaty by a decision of the Council of the European Union in order to meet three objectives: F4E is responsible for providing Europe’s contribution to ITER, the world’s largest scientific partnership that aims to demonstrate fusion as a viable and sustainable source of energy. ITER brings together seven parties that represent half of the world’s population – the EU, Russia, Japan, China, India, South Korea and the United States. F4E also supports fusion research and development initiatives through the Broader Approach Agreement, signed with Japan – a fusion energy partnership which will last for 10 years. Ultimately, F4E will contribute towards the construction of demonstration fusion reactors. F4E is established for a period of 35 years from 19 April 2007 and is located in Barcelona, Spain.