Institute of Physics appoints Palmer temporary CEO
The Institute of Physics Council has appointed Stuart Palmer as temporary CEO, following the vacation of the position by Bob Kirby-Harris, who has stepped down due to health issues. A full-time replacement will be appointed by the council – which is headed by current president Peter Knight – in the summer.
Palmer, who has been honorary secretary since October 2009, has a long standing relationship with the institute. In addition, Palmer was also the pro-vice-chancellor for research at Warwick University, from 1995 to 2001; deputy vice-chancellor, from 2001 to 2009; and, from 2009 to 2010, the interim chair for the School of Life Sciences.
