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Mark Anthony

Associate Laboratory Director, Plutonium Infrastructure

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Introduction

Mark Anthony is the Associate Laboratory Director for Plutonium Infrastructure (ALDPI) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), where he leads the modernization of plutonium facilities and infrastructure to support the 30-pits-per-year mission. He brings over 34 years of leadership in nuclear energy, defense, and scientific research.

Background

Anthony has built a distinguished career leading complex technical organizations and capital infrastructure programs across the nuclear and energy sectors. At LANL, he directs the ALDPI directorate, aligning scope, cost, and schedule to deliver mission-critical infrastructure for pit production and plutonium operations. Prior to LANL, he served as Project Director and Deputy Director General at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Sweden, overseeing a €3.2B scientific construction project. He also held executive roles at GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, including CEO of Nuclear Fuel & Services Europe, where he drove strategic growth and operational excellence across the region. His leadership is grounded in disciplined project execution, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to safety and quality—principles shaped by his early service in the U.S. Marine Corps and decades in the nuclear industry.

Education/Awards

  • M.S., Engineering Management — Drexel University
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Pennsylvania State University
  • U.S. Marine Corps Veteran (Electronic Technician, E-5 Sergeant)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • GE Advanced Management Certification
  • INPO Senior Nuclear Plant Management Certification
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • SRO Certification (Senior Reactor Operator)
  • Good Conduct Medal, U.S. Marine Corps
  • Meritorious Mast Commendation, U.S. Marine Corps

Area Managed

The ALDPI organization is responsible for planning and executing major upgrades to LANL’s plutonium facilities and utilities. This includes delivering infrastructure that enables pit production, materials processing, and long-term mission growth through disciplined project management and technical integration.