Ambassador Thomas Graham, Jr. Will Be Retiring As Executive Chairman And Director Of Lightbridge Effective As Of The Upcoming Annual Meeting Of Shareholders

Lightbridge Corporation ("Lightbridge") (NASDAQ:LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that Ambassador Thomas Graham, Jr. will be retiring as Executive Chairman and director of Lightbridge effective as of the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Ambassador Graham has been appointed Chairman Emeritus.

 

"I am honored to accept the appointment as Chairman Emeritus of Lightbridge," said Ambassador Graham. "Throughout my tenure as Chairman, I have been continually inspired by our team's dedication and innovation in the pursuit of advancing nuclear fuel technology. I am excited to continue contributing to Lightbridge's mission in this new capacity. The journey we are on is critical for the future of clean, sustainable, and secure energy worldwide. I am grateful for the opportunity to remain part of this incredible team and look forward to supporting Lightbridge's growth and success."

Seth Grae, President & Chief Executive Officer of Lightbridge, commented, "We are grateful for Tom's extraordinary service as Chairman of Lightbridge. As he transitions to the role of Chairman Emeritus, we look forward to continuing to benefit from his wisdom and guidance. Tom's legacy is not only etched in the history of global arms control and non-proliferation but also deeply interwoven with the strides we've made in advancing nuclear energy. On behalf of everyone at Lightbridge, I extend our heartfelt thanks for his dedication and congratulate him on this well-deserved appointment."

Ambassador Thomas Graham Jr. boasts a distinguished career spanning several decades in the realm of arms control and non-proliferation, serving in pivotal roles within the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency from 1970 to 1997. Throughout his tenure, he was instrumental in every major arms control and non-proliferation negotiation the United States participated in, including the SALT I, SALT II, and START negotiations, alongside discussions on test bans, conventional armed forces in Europe, and chemical and biological weapons. Notably, he played a critical role in the successful conclusion of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty negotiations in 1996.

Appointed by President Clinton as Special Representative of the President for Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament in 1994, Graham led the successful U.S. efforts to indefinitely extend the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in Force. His expertise was also sought internationally, as evidenced by his advisory role in the United Arab Emirates' peaceful nuclear energy program from 2009 to 2016, aimed at upholding the highest standards of safety, security, non-proliferation, and sustainability.

An esteemed educator, Ambassador Graham has lectured at prestigious institutions, including Stanford University, the University of Virginia, and Georgetown University, and is an accomplished author of 13 books on arms control and nuclear power. His academic background includes an A.B. from Princeton University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. His contributions to diplomacy and arms control have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Trainor Award for Distinction in Diplomacy from Georgetown University and the World Order under Law Award from the American Bar Association. From 2019 to 2024, he served as Co-chairman of the Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition, further highlighting his ongoing influence in the field.