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Rumina Velshi

Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission · Canada

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-09

Rumina Velshi is the CEO of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. Velshi is based in Canada. Velshi was born in 1955 in Uganda and educated at University of Toronto.

Nuclear engineer with over 40 years in the energy sector. Served as President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission from 2018 to 2023, and as a Commission member from 2011 to 2018. Currently serves on multiple boards including SaskPower and Hydro Ottawa, and holds roles at the IAEA and international energy organizations.

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Recent coverage has focused on Rumina Velshi's leadership in nuclear safety and regulatory affairs, including recognition of their contributions to the field through an honorary doctorate from McMaster University's engineering and science faculties. The headlines reflect Velshi's involvement in international nuclear cooperation, public trust and risk communication initiatives, and Canada's advancing nuclear energy policy, with particular attention to stakeholder engagement and safety culture development within the sector.

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Born
1955 · Uganda
Citizenship
Canada
Education
University of Toronto

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Rumina Velshi is the Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, based in Canada.
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Rumina Velshi is CEO of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
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Rumina Velshi studied at University of Toronto.