Richard A. Meserve
President of Carnegie Institution of Washington

Dr. Meserve is President of the Carnegie Institution of Washington (scientific research institution) and has held that position since April 2003. He also has served as Senior Of Counsel to the law firm of Covington & Burling LLP since April 2004 and was a partner in that firm from 1984 to 1999. Prior to joining the Carnegie Institution of Washington, Dr. Meserve was Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from October 1999 through March 2003. Dr. Meserve has been a director of PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company since December 2006. He also is a director of Universities Research Association, Inc. and the Foundation for Nuclear Studies.