Brandy Johnson

Brandy Johnson has served as Chief Technology Officer for The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W) since 2022. She is responsible for developing and deploying B&W’s BrightLoop™ process which produces steam, hydrogen or syngas for power, production or other needs, while also isolating carbon dioxide. In November 2025, she took on added responsibility for the implementation of B&W’s large, new-build AI Data Center projects, including its project to deliver and install natural gas technology for a large AI Factory.

A strategic, visionary and highly effective leader, Johnson has more than 30 years’ experience with B&W. Previous roles included serving as Vice President, Global Engineering, Vice President, Global Projects, Vice President, Global Project Development, and Director of Supply Management.

Johnson joined B&W as a Field Service Engineer and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Kent State University. She is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio, and a Project Management Institute Certified Project Management Professional. Johnson is also a contributing author of the 41st edition of Steam/its generation and use. Published by B&W, it is the world’s longest continually published engineering textbook of its kind.