American Psychological Association appoints Jasper Simons as publisher, PsycINFO - January 8, 2015
The American Psychological Association has appointed publishing executive Jasper Simons to lead its growing PsycINFO® and APA database program as publisher, PsycINFO. APA currently produces seven databases: PsycARTICLES®, PsycBOOKS®, PsycINFO, PsycTHERAPY®, PsycTESTS®, PsycCRITIQUES® and PsycEXTRA®. Simons has been involved in science, technical and medical publishing… Read More
Ingram Content Group Inc. names Shawn Morin as President and COO - January 8, 2015
Ingram Content Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Shawn Morin as President and Chief Operating Officer. The announcement was made by John R. Ingram, Chief Executive Officer of the company. Morin has been Chief Operating Officer of the company since June, 2012. His additional… Read More
Semantico announces changes to senior management team - January 7, 2015
Online publishing services provider Semantico Ltd. has announced changes to its senior management team as part of the company's growth and strategic plan. Richard Padley, co-founder of Semantico will move up into the role of Chairman and CEO; Rob Virkar-Yates has taken full control over the… Read More
Trevor Owens to head National Digital Platform responsibilities across programs at IMLS - January 6, 2015
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced that Trevor Owens has been selected to be the Senior Program Officer with responsibility for the national digital platform in the Office of Library Services. The announcement was made by IMLS Director Susan H. Hildreth. Owens… Read More
Dora Angelaki named new editor-in-chief of The Journal of Neuroscience - December 31, 2014
The Society of Neuroscience has announced the appointment of Dora Angelaki as editor-in-chief of The Journal of Neuroscience, effective January 1. She will succeed John Maunsell, who served as editor-in-chief of the journal for seven years. Angelaki, the Wilhelmina Robertson professor and chair of the… Read More
Wellcome Trust appoints John Isaac as new head of Neuroscience and Mental Health - December 30, 2014
Wellcome Trust has announced that John Isaac has been appointed the new head of Neuroscience and Mental Health. John joins the Trust from Eli Lilly and Company, where he led a team of labs dedicated to identifying new therapies for Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. John's… Read More
Hearst Magazines promotes Thomas Ghareeb to Vice President and Controller - December 30, 2014
Hearst Magazines has announced that Thomas Ghareeb has been appointed vice president and controller, replacing Fred Hanft, who is retiring after more than four decades of dedicated service to the company. Ghareeb, starting in his new role on January 1, will oversee the accounting, budget, forecast,… Read More
John Wiley & Sons announces retirement of Chairman Peter Booth Wiley - December 23, 2014
Publisher John Wiley & Sons have announced that Chairman Peter Booth Wiley has declared his intention to retire as Chair after his current term expires in September 2015. Wiley's Board of Directors has identified Matthew S. Kissner as Wiley's recommended successor. The Board agreed at its… Read More
American Society of Hematology names Glenn Landis as Editorial Director of journal Blood - December 22, 2014
The American Society of Hematology (ASH), a professional organisation dedicated to the study and treatment of blood disorders, has announced that Glenn Landis will assume the position of Editorial Director of Blood, the journal of ASH, effective January 5, 2015. With more than 13 years… Read More
Jisc announces two new representatives to its board of trustees - December 19, 2014
Jisc has announced two new representatives to its board of trustees, who will help determine strategic direction and priorities to reflect the present and future needs of UK education and research. Professor Mark E. Smith, Vice-chancellor of Lancaster University, and Dr Ken Thomson, the principal of… Read More
