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Executive

Swindon Office

The BBSRC Executive is based in Swindon, Wiltshire. It is led by the Deputy Chair and Chief Executive to whom day-to-day responsibility is delegated from the Council.

Chief Executive

The Chief Executive is Professor Douglas Kell [Chief Executive's biography].

The Chief Executive is supported and advised by:

  • Deputy Chief Executive & Chief Operating Officer - Mr Steve Visscher
  • Executive Group - meets fortnightly and is responsible for taking forward actions on all matters emanating from Council and its Boards. It also ensures that relevant business is laid before Council in a timely manner and reviews business associated with BIS and RCUK. Executive Group comprises the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive and Directors.
  • Executive Team - meets monthly and focuses on one or two strategic issues in each meeting to support the Executive Group. It comprises the Executive Group and key specialists; membership of this group is fluid, reflecting the topics for discussion
  • Office Administration Group - deals with operation of the BBSRC Office; reports to Executive Group
  • Strategy Coordination Group - develops the Ten-Year Vision and Strategic Plan

BBSRC Directors

  • Director of Communications & Information Management - Mr Paul Gemmill
  • Director of Finance - Mr David Parfrey
  • Director of Human Resources & Corporate Services - Mr Peter Swinburne
  • Director for Innovation & Skills - Dr Celia Caulcott
  • Director of Research - Professor Janet Allen
  • Director of Corporate Policy and Strategy - Dr Paul Burrows

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