Hadron Energy has named seven directors to steer its proposed public listing with GigCapital7. The nominees include Executive Chair Dr. Avi Katz, Chief Executive Samuel Gibson, Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman, Robert Lewis, Bryan Timm, Dr. Raluca Dinu, and Ralph Hunter.
The slate was announced as Hadron advances a US$1.2 billion (C$1.62 billion) deSPAC plan with the Nasdaq-listed vehicle. Hadron said the new leadership aims to back commercial rollout of its light‑water micro modular reactor.
Board spans nuclear and markets
The announcement presented a blend of nuclear, policy, and capital markets backgrounds. Lewis previously held senior roles at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Hunter led utility and small reactor programmes, including work tied to Rolls‑Royce SMR.
Timm brings audit and finance oversight after stints at Columbia Sportswear and Umpqua Holdings. Dinu leads QT Imaging Holdings and has semiconductor experience. Zuckerman adds diplomatic and legal practice, while Gibson and Katz anchor leadership through the transition.
“Our Board represents the strongest cross-section of relevant experiences for leading a company in the U.S. nuclear and clean‑energy sector today,” said Samuel Gibson, who leads Hadron. The statement frames the directors as having support for public market readiness and commercial deployment across data centres and industry.
Merger steps and next gates
The director slate follows a Business Combination Agreement signed September 27, 2025. The partners later said a joint registration statement on Form S‑4 was filed on November 13, 2025, detailing the transaction and governance.
They target closing in the first half of the first quarter of 2026, subject to approvals and market conditions. Cash held in trust would depend on redemptions. The merger values Hadron at about US$1.2 billion before any new capital raise.
“Hadron is poised to move quickly to execute on its ambitious business plan,” said Dr. Avi Katz, Executive Chair of the future board and leader at GigCapital Global.
Hadron’s micro modular reactor is designed for 10 megawatts of electric output. The reactor uses a light‑water design that can draw on established licensing pathways. Management has pitched the model for data centres, remote communities, and industrial users.
Saying the reactor core and containment fit within a standard shipping container. Factory fabrication and transportability are positioned as cost and schedule advantages. These features aim to reduce site work and shorten commissioning timelines.
Regulatory engagement remains a central task. The U.S. regulator has long experience with light‑water technology, which may ease review steps. Hadron has said it is preparing for pre‑application interactions and baseline quality assurance work. The board nominees add oversight across audit, compensation, and nominating functions.