Reappointment of Chief Executive for the Medical Research Council
19 March 2013
David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, has announced the reappointment of Professor Sir John Savill, as chief executive and deputy chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC).
Announcing the reappointment David Willetts said:
"I am delighted that Professor Sir John Savill has been reappointed as chief executive and deputy chair of MRC in this its centenary year. His extensive experience in academia and the public sector make him very well placed to continue taking forward the council’s aim to support world-leading medical science.”
Donald Brydon, Chairman of the MRC said: “It is excellent news that Sir John has been reappointed. He has helped to give the Medical Research Council a strong sense of direction and has led in developing links with other bodies emphasising the importance of translation of the research funded by MRC into tangible benefits.”
The appointment is until 30 September 2014.
Sir John said: “I am very pleased indeed to be serving the MRC family and our many stakeholders for a further year. I am particularly pleased with the MRC’s progress in working with industry, developing medical bioinformatics in the UK, and re-shaping the UK medical research eco system to drive both improvements in health and wealth”.
