Robert Parker appointed interim CEO of the Royal Society of Chemistry - February 28, 2011
The Royal Society of Chemistry has announced that Dr Robert Parker, Managing Director, Publishing, has been appointed by the Trustees as interim Chief Executive from March 1, until such time as a permanent successor is appointed. The move follows the resignation of Richard Pike as Chief… Read More
Shawn Kennedy named Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Nursing - February 28, 2011
Healthcare publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, US, has announced the promotion of Maureen “Shawn” Kennedy, MA, RN, to Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Nursing (AJN). AJN, widely recognised as the leading voice of nursing since 1900, is published by… Read More
Diane Scott-Lichter named new North American Editor for the journal Learned Publishing - February 25, 2011
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) and The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) have announced the appointment of Diane Scott-Lichter as the new North American editor for the journal Learned Publishing (LP). She will take over from Janet Fisher,… Read More
The Scripps Research Institute names Dr. Michael A. Marletta as President - February 22, 2011
The Scripps Research Institute, one of the world's largest independent, non-profit biomedical research organisations, has announced that renowned biochemist Dr. Michael A. Marletta has been named by the Board of Trustees as the next president of the Institute. The appointment is effective January 1, 2012. Dr.… Read More
Reed Elsevier appoints Adrian Hennah as member of the Supervisory Board of Reed Elsevier NV - February 21, 2011
Publisher Reed Elsevier has announced the appointment of Adrian Hennah as a member of the Supervisory Board of Reed Elsevier NV and as a non-executive director of Reed Elsevier PLC. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the respective Annual General Meetings to be held… Read More
Mary Ann Liebert names Dr. David L. Katz as Editor-in-Chief of Childhood Obesity journal - February 18, 2011
Publisher Mary Ann Liebert, US, has announced the appointment of Dr. David L. Katz, Co-Founder and Director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center, as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Childhood Obesity. In his new position, Dr. Katz will be expected to bring a strong, broad vision… Read More
CCC appoints former US Register of Copyrights to its Board of Directors - February 17, 2011
Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), a not-for-profit organisation providing copyright licensing solutions, has announced the appointment of the just-retired US Register of Copyrights, Marybeth Peters, to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by CCC CEO, Tracey Armstrong. Marybeth Peters became the United States Register… Read More
Dr Richard Pike resigns as CEO of the Royal Society of Chemistry - February 16, 2011
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has announced that Dr Richard Pike has tendered his resignation as Chief Executive of the RSC, effective from February 28, 2011. As CEO, Dr Pike attained great success in reforming the management of the Society. He played a key… Read More
ProQuest names Tim Wahlberg to head Dialog and Corporate Markets - February 16, 2011
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has named Tim Wahlberg as General Manager of Dialog and Vice President, Corporate Markets. In his new position, Wahlberg will manage the Dialog business unit and lead ProQuest's growing presence in the professional segment of the information market. … Read More
New members elected to ALA Executive Board - February 16, 2011
The American Library Association (ALA) has announced that Dora T. Ho, Sylvia K. Norton and Michael Porter have been elected to serve on the ALA Executive Board. The new board members were elected by the ALA Council in a vote taken at the 2011 ALA Midwinter… Read More
