General Fusion Inc. appointed Thomas Boehlert to its board of directors effective May 12, 2026, as the fusion energy company prepares to go public through a business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (NASDAQ: SVAC).

Boehlert will serve as chair of the nominating and governance committee. He brings over 30 years of experience across industrials, natural resources, agribusiness, power generation, and energy transition sectors. Most recently, he served as chief financial officer at US Strategic Metals and as a director of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company.

Throughout his career, Boehlert held leadership positions including CFO of Bunge Limited, CFO of Kinross Gold, and CEO of First Nickel. He has experience leading portfolio reshaping, capital structure optimization, and operational improvements during market volatility periods.

"Thomas brings an excellent combination of deep capital markets expertise and hands-on leadership experience to our Board of Directors," said Greg Twinney, CEO of General Fusion.

The Vancouver-based company operates its Lawson Machine 26 fusion demonstration machine, which began operations in early 2025. The machine uses magnetized target fusion technology and mechanically compresses plasma with a lithium liner at 50% commercial-scale diameter.

General Fusion announced in January 2026 its plans to go public through the proposed business combination with SVAC. The transaction requires shareholder approval and regulatory clearances.

"His counsel will be invaluable as we position the business for long-term, scalable success," said Klaas de Boer, chair of General Fusion's board.