Oklo Appoints R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer

Oklo Inc. (“Oklo” or the “Company”), an advanced fission technology and nuclear fuel recycling company, has appointed R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer. Bealmear brings extensive experience from the renewable and downstream energy sectors. With over thirty years of experience in financial and commercial leadership, particularly in public company settings, Bealmear will play a pivotal role in Oklo’s continued growth and lead the Company’s financial strategy. In his role as CFO, Bealmear will hold a critical position overseeing all corporate financial functions. This includes spearheading initiatives to identify and access capital markets, fostering and managing key investor relationships, and formulating the Company’s long-term financial strategy.

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Oklo appoints R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer (Image: R Craig Bealmear)

“We are excited to welcome Craig to the Oklo team. Craig’s extensive international experience in corporate finance, commercial operations and strategy will be instrumental in supporting Oklo’s mission to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy on a global scale,” said Jacob DeWitte, Oklo’s co-founder and CEO. “Having previously served as a public company CFO, Craig brings valuable insights into investor relations and other crucial aspects of scaling businesses and enhancing shareholder value.”

During Bealmear’s 28-year career at BP, he had a variety of significant responsibilities that culminated in his role as CFO for its North America downstream division, in which Bealmear was responsible for financial reporting, control, and compliance for its three U.S. refineries, midstream operations and 7,500 retail sites across the continent. His experience in developing and implementing deal structures, including joint ventures with private equity firms, positions Oklo to explore strategic opportunities for growth and expansion. In his most recent role as a member of Renewable Energy Group (NASDAQ: REGI) (REG)’s senior leadership team, Bealmear led all financial activities, including accounting, financial planning, tax, compliance, internal audit, treasury, and investor relations. Bealmear played a crucial role in several important strategic initiatives to REG, including its inaugural $550 million green bond offering and the sale of the company to Chevron for $3.15 billion in 2022.