Senior appointment to shape MRC future
25 July 2008
John Jeans has been appointed as the MRC’s Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive.
John, who’s currently Chairman of GE Healthcare Ltd and President of GE’s Life Sciences Commercial Operations, will join the MRC in January when Nick Winterton retires as the MRC’s Executive Director.
John Jeans, new MRC Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive
John Jeans is a chemical engineer by training and has extensive experience in the medical devices and diagnostics industries. He’s worked as a manager within a number of functions including manufacturing, HR, R&D, marketing and sales.
Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, MRC Chief Executive said:
“This is an excellent appointment. John has exactly the leadership skills and business experience that we need at the MRC.”
John Jeans said:
"I am delighted to be joining the MRC at this exciting and challenging time in its distinguished history. During my industrial career I have gained great satisfaction from helping to transform scientific and technological developments into tangible patient benefits, and am looking forward to having the privilege of working with my new colleagues to continue to pursue this passion.”
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