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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Appoints Dr. Homaira Akbari (Ph.D.) to Board of Directors
AKRON, Ohio, January 27, 2026--Dr. Homaira Akbari (Ph.D.) has been appointed to B&W's Board of Directors, bringing the total to seven members.
About this update from Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
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