Neil Fleming joins Rolls-Royce SMR Board

Rolls-Royce SMR has today announced the appointment of Neil Fleming as a Director on its board representing Rolls-Royce PLC.

Neil took his place on the board on February 23 rd and will replace Ben Fidler who has resigned from the board after leaving Rolls-Royce.

Neil is the Rolls-Royce Group Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Director, based in London. He leads a team based in the UK and Germany with oversight of all M&A activity (including acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures) across the Group.

Neil joined Rolls-Royce on 1 October 2022 with nearly two decades of global experience in M&A, strategy and partnerships across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure, and industrial technology. Neil has previously served on the board of directors for several companies in the UK and Europe.

Rolls-Royce SMR Chairman, Paul Stein, said: “I’d like to thank Ben for all his hard work, support and commitment and I wish him the very best of luck as he pursues new opportunities.

“We’re glad to have Neil representing Rolls-Royce on our board; his knowledge and experience will be a vital asset at such an exciting time.”

Neil Fleming added: “Rolls-Royce SMR has real potential and is central to the delivery of several of Rolls-Royce’s key objectives including net zero, supply security, UK economic contribution and exports. I’m delighted to be involved and look forward to helping move forward at pace.”