Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
Scientists comment on news that Prof Sir Ian Chapman will be joining UKRI as the new CEO.
Dr Alicia Greated, Executive Director, Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE), said:
“On behalf of CaSE, I would like to congratulate Professor Sir Ian Chapman on his appointment as the next CEO of UKRI. It is fantastic news that the process has concluded and there is a clear direction ahead for UKRI and the wider R&D sector at an extremely important time.
“UKRI plays a critical role in supporting UK R&D, both in support of the research itself and the people that do it. There are challenges and opportunities ahead for UKRI and us all as we demonstrate how critical R&D is to achieving economic growth and improving lives and livelihoods across the UK. We look forward working with Sir Ian and the UKRI team going forward.”
“I would like to also offer my personal and professional thanks to Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser. Ottoline has been a great supporter of CaSE, and a champion of UK R&D, especially during her time as UKRI CEO. We wish her the best of luck with her future endeavours.”
Sir Andrew Mackenzie, UKRI Chairman, said:
“The board and I are delighted that Ian will become UKRI’s next CEO in the summer.
“Research and Innovation are fundamental to UK growth. Ian has the skills, experience, leadership and commitment to unlock this opportunity to improve the lives and livelihoods of everyone. We look forward to working with him on the next phase of UKRI’s development and our stewardship of the UK’s innovation culture and systems.
“We thank Ottoline for an outstanding five years as UKRI’s CEO. She has delivered a step-change in operational effectiveness and cross-discipline work through collective and inclusive leadership, and secured more social and commercial impacts from our investments”
Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, Current UKRI CEO, said:
“I’m delighted that Sir Ian will be taking over as UKRI’s CEO later this year. He will bring exceptional research and leadership experience, and detailed knowledge of UKRI from his service on our Board. This will ensure that UKRI maintains momentum at this critical time for research and innovation in the UK.
“Leading UKRI over the past five years has been a huge honour. I have enjoyed discussing an extraordinary range of ideas with an equally extraordinary range of people across the UK and beyond. I am incredibly lucky to have worked with UKRI’s dedicated staff, who bring such an impressive breadth and depth of expertise to serve the UK’s research and innovation system.
“I am proud to have led an organisation, alongside UKRI’s nine Executive Chairs and our Operational Leaders, fostering an outstanding research and innovation system for the UK, that gives everyone the opportunity to contribute and to benefit, enriching lives locally, nationally and globally.
“UKRI is an internationally recognised strength for the UK, and I look forward to seeing it continue to rise to the challenges and capture the opportunities ahead.”
https://www.ukri.org/news/professor-sir-ian-chapman-to-join-ukri-as-new-chief-executive-officer/
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