TopFuel 2025: Nuclear Reactor Fuel Performance Conference

Elisa Calvo Tone

Director,
North America New Business Fuel Division,

Framatome Inc

Elisa Calvo Tone serves as the Director of Fuel New Business for Framatome Inc, overseeing strategic initiatives and business development across North America and the United Kingdom. She leads the expansion of the Fuel Division into emerging markets and technical domains, with a focus on advanced reactor technologies, space applications and medical isotopes.

In her current role, Elisa leads the strategic development of the HALEU (High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium) supply chain for Framatome in both the U.S. and Europe. Her work is central to the global advancement of the advanced nuclear supply chain and long-term fuel security including forging strategic partnerships with Small Modular Reactor developers to ensure fuel supply security.

Elisa holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nuclear and Renewable Energy Engineering from the Polytechnic School of Engineering in Torino, Italy. Her career began at Framatome SAS in Paris, where she led safety analyses for new builds projects. In 2011, she transitioned to Framatome Inc in the United States, taking on the role of Supervisor of Safety Analyses for the Pressurized Water Reactor fleet where she spearheaded methodology development and fleet-wide applications, playing a key role in securing NRC licensing approvals.

Elisa is an active member of the American Nuclear Society and currently serves as Past-Chair of the Virginia ANS Chapter. She is also a passionate advocate for children, volunteering with the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program to support vulnerable youth in the legal system.