Janet(UK) has announced the appointment of Roger McClure to be its chair from 1 August 2008 when the current incumbent, Professor Geoff Peters, steps down
Roger McClure has recently retired from the post of chief executive of the Scottish Funding Council to take on a portfolio of board level responsibilities.
An alumnus of Cambridge University, he brings with him a rich understanding of research and the diverse educational landscape of the UK.
His informed knowledge of the stakeholder community, whether they are institutions, funding councils or government, provides him with a unique insight into the needs and challenges of this important sector.
Tim Marshall - CEO, Janet(UK) said "We are very grateful to Professor Peters for his period of chairmanship in which he has overseen key developments and changes within Janet(UK)".
"We are delighted that Roger McClure will be joining us, bringing with him his distinguished track record and experience as we respond to the changing needs of our stakeholders and customers".
Malcolm Read, executive secretary of JISC, said: "I'm delighted that Roger McClure has been appointed to the post of chair of the Janet(UK) board.
"We at JISC look forward to engaging in a positive and strategic dialogue with the board to help take forward a very successful service in the interests of its very broad user community".
Professor David Eastwood, chief executive of Hefce, said: "The digital network provided by Janet is crucial to the university, college, schools and research sectors, and is a genuinely world-leading facility.
"I am delighted by Roger McClure's appointment and confident that he will use his wide knowledge of higher education and the different stakeholders to help take Janet(UK) forward as it meets the challenges for all its users".
