Terra Innovatum Appoints Seasoned Nuclear Industry Leaders to Board Following SPAC Merger

Terra Innovatum Srl, a developer of micro-modular nuclear reactors, and GSR III Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: GSRT) have announced the nominees for Terra Innovatum's Board of Directors to be appointed upon closing of their proposed business combination. The new board will be comprised of five independent directors and four Terra Innovatum executives, bringing together decades of nuclear industry experience across regulatory licensing, project execution, and commercialization.

Katherine Williams, former CEO at Framatome, has been nominated as Independent Chair of the board. Williams brings over 40 years of leadership in finance and senior management in the nuclear energy sector. During her more than 20 years at Framatome, she held multiple leadership roles in the U.S. and at the company's global headquarters in Paris, including CFO for North American operations and several global business groups. Her extensive experience in corporate leadership and governance positions her to guide Terra Innovatum's strategic direction effectively.

The independent director nominees include Rex Jackson, former CFO at ChargePoint Inc. (NYSE: CHPT), who brings extensive private and public company experience including two public offerings and over $2 billion in capital raised. Dr. Martha Crawford, Operating Partner at Macquarie Group and former Executive Vice President of Innovation at Areva (now Orano), offers over 30 years of experience helping companies scale low-carbon solutions from R&D to commercialization. Dr. Michael Howard, Chair of the World Energy Council and former President and CEO at Electric Power Research Institute, contributes over 40 years of leadership experience spanning the energy sector. Mr. Peter Hastings, former Vice President of Regulatory, Quality and Public Affairs at Kairos Power, brings more than 40 years of nuclear engineering, licensing, and fuel expertise.

Alessandro Petruzzi, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Terra Innovatum, emphasized the significance of this board composition, stating that the directors have the perfect mix of skills and backgrounds to guide the company's strategy and drive long-term value for shareholders. The collective expertise spans global energy executive leadership, finance, governance, scaling innovative energy solutions, and deep knowledge of nuclear regulatory and licensing processes.

Giordano Morichi, Partner, Chief Business Development Officer & Investor Relations, highlighted that the strength of this board lies in its end-to-end nuclear expertise, which directly supports Terra Innovatum's ability to bring their technology from proven design to market deployment. Their collective knowledge from engineering and regulatory processes to execution and commercialization will support the company in its path to market.

Terra Innovatum's mission focuses on making nuclear power accessible through simple and safe micro-reactor solutions that are scalable, affordable and deployable anywhere. The company plans to leverage cutting-edge nuclear technology through the SOLO Micro-Modular Reactor to provide efficient, safe, and environmentally conscious energy. For additional details on the Board of Directors and the proposed business combination, please refer to Terra Innovatum and GSRT's latest S-4 filing filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2025 available at https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.

The appointment of this experienced board represents a critical step in Terra Innovatum's transition to a publicly traded company and its mission to bring low-cost, zero-carbon, and reliable energy to the point of demand. The combination of nuclear industry veterans and financial experts positions the company to navigate the complex regulatory landscape while accelerating the commercialization of micro-reactor technology for various applications including data centers, remote communities, and industrial operations.