Bill Nixon joined HSL in 2007. Bill completed both his BSc and PhD in Physics at the University of Strathclyde. Following some post-doctoral research at Glasgow University and a period as a lecturer in Applied Physics at the University of Strathclyde, Bill joined the UK Atomic Energy Authority, as a researcher in the field of evaluating the environmental risks associated with nuclear power. During the next 20 years, Bill's technical and consultancy interests widened from nuclear power to include a wide range of other business sectors. Bill also assumed various operational and sales management positions, helping to enhance the commercial- and customer-focus of the now privatised AEA Plc. His responsibilities included managing a major risk-based programme for the US Department of Energy, and leading a large project, which facilitated discussions between UK Government and industry culminating in the Climate Change Levy Agreements.