General Fusion Inc., a leader in the global race to commercialize fusion energy, has announced the appointment of Thomas Boehlert to its Board of Directors, effective May 12, 2026. Boehlert will also serve as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee as the company prepares to go public through its previously announced business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (NASDAQ: SVAC).
Extensive Experience in Capital Markets and Energy Transition
Boehlert brings over three decades of experience across industrials, natural resources, agribusiness, power generation, and the energy transition. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer at US Strategic Metals and as a director of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company. His proven capital markets expertise further strengthens the company's board leadership as it advances towards the public markets.
"I'm pleased to join General Fusion at such an important stage in its growth, particularly as it aligns with my interest in companies helping to drive the global energy transition," said Thomas Boehlert. "Having worked with companies at similar inflection points, I look forward to aligning technical progress with disciplined execution as the business moves from development to deployment."
Strategic Importance for General Fusion
Greg Twinney, Chief Executive Officer of General Fusion, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment: "Thomas brings an excellent combination of deep capital markets expertise and hands-on leadership experience to our Board of Directors. His guidance will be invaluable as General Fusion advances our transformational technology toward commercialization, strengthening the governance, controls, and strategic discipline needed for our transition to a public company."
Boehlert has held a suite of leadership roles throughout his career, including CFO of Bunge Limited, CFO of Kinross Gold, and CEO of First Nickel, among earlier CFO roles in the power sector. Across his executive career, he has led portfolio reshaping, capital structure optimization, and operational improvements through periods of market volatility and strategic change.
Board Chair's Perspective
"We are very pleased to welcome Thomas to the Board at such a pivotal point in the company's evolution," said Klaas de Boer, Chair of the General Fusion Board of Directors. "His counsel will be invaluable as we position the business for long-term, scalable success. We look forward to working closely with him and benefiting from his judgment, discipline, and experience as we navigate the opportunities and responsibilities that come with being a public company."
About Thomas Boehlert
Boehlert is an experienced public company executive and director, having served as both CEO and CFO across the industrial, natural resources, agribusiness, power, and energy sectors. His senior roles include CFO of US Strategic Metals, EVP & CFO of Bunge Limited, CFO of Kinross Gold, and CEO of First Nickel, as well as earlier CFO positions in the power sector. His extensive background in capital markets and corporate governance will be instrumental as General Fusion progresses toward its public listing and the commercialization of its fusion technology.
