GeoScienceWorld appoints Matt Hudson as Director of Publishing and Publishing Services - November 14, 2024
GeoScienceWorld (GSW), a leading online platform for peer-reviewed geoscience content, has announced the appointment of Matt Hudson as its new Director of Publishing and Publishing Services. With more than two decades of experience in nonprofit scientific publishing, Hudson brings a wealth of expertise to this strategic leadership… Read More
Neil Jefferies appointed as new Executive Director of the Open Preservation Foundation - November 8, 2024
The Open Preservation Foundation (OPF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Jefferies as its new Executive Director, effective November 1, 2024. Jefferies, an established leader in the field of open scholarship and digital preservation, will oversee the organization’s operations and collaborate with the Board to… Read More
Springer Nature establishes Latin American Research Advisory Council to enhance regional collaboration - November 6, 2024
Springer Nature has officially launched its Latin American Research Advisory Council (LARAC) to deepen engagement with researchers in the region and enhance its support for the local scientific community. This initiative reflects the global publisher’s ongoing commitment to advancing trust, equity, and efficiency in research across diverse… Read More
Canadian Journal of Chemistry welcomes Dr. Alison Thompson as the new Co-Editor-in-Chief - November 6, 2024
The Canadian Journal of Chemistry, along with its publisher Canadian Science Publishing, has announced the appointment of Dr. Alison Thompson as the new Co-Editor-in-Chief. Dr. Thompson will join forces with the journal's current Co-Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Stacey Wetmore, to lead the journal's editorial direction. Dr.… Read More
American Society of Hematology appoints Dr. Andrew Roberts as the new Editor-in-Chief of Blood - November 5, 2024
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) has announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew Roberts as the new editor-in-chief of Blood, ASH’s flagship peer-reviewed journal. Dr. Roberts, a clinical hematologist at both the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia, will begin his five-year… Read More
Springer Nature welcomes Maria Castresana as new Chief People Officer - November 4, 2024
Springer Nature has announced the appointment of Maria Castresana as its new Chief People Officer. In her new role, Castresana will lead people-centered initiatives across the company’s research, health, education, and professional divisions, aligning with Springer Nature’s mission to drive scientific advancement. Reporting directly to the Chief… Read More
Sage names Khal Rudin as Chief Commercial Officer to drive global customer-centric strategy - November 4, 2024
Sage, the independent academic publisher, has appointed Khal Rudin to the newly established role of Chief Commercial Officer, with his tenure set to begin in January 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance Sage’s customer-focused approach across its global operations, aligning the business to better serve its… Read More
Dr. Katherine Van Loon appointed Editor-in-Chief of JCO Global Oncology - October 30, 2024
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has appointed Dr. Katherine Van Loon as the new Editor-in-Chief of JCO Global Oncology (JCO GO), ASCO's open-access journal focused on cancer care, research, and delivery in low-resource settings worldwide. Dr. Van Loon, an esteemed medical oncologist and researcher, will… Read More
Rebecca Lawrence named new Chief Executive of the British Library - October 28, 2024
The British Library has appointed Rebecca Lawrence as its new Chief Executive, effective January 2, 2025. Lawrence will succeed Sir Roly Keating, who has led the library since 2012 and will step down at the end of this year. With a distinguished career spanning public service and… Read More
Springer Nature appoints Saskia Steinacker as Chief Digital Officer to lead AI and digital transformation for research - October 25, 2024
Springer Nature has announced the creation of a new Chief Digital Officer (CDO) role to accelerate its digital transformation and harness AI-driven innovations within the research community. Saskia Steinacker, a digital transformation expert from Bayer, will step into this role starting November 1, 2024. Reporting directly to… Read More
