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Chatham House appoints new director and chief executive

The Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) is delighted to announce that its new director and chief executive will be Bronwen Maddox, who joins from the Institute for Government. Bronwen Maddox has been the director of the Institute for Government, an independent think tank based in London promoting better government, since September 2016.

Perrett Laver appoints six new Partners

Gates Foundation taps Benjamin Piper to head global education program

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has appointed Benjamin Piper as its new director of global education. He will be based in the foundation’s Ethiopia office.

Luuk Klomp new director of NWO’s Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES) domain

Luuk Klomp has been appointed director of NWO’s Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES) domain starting 15 January 2022. ‘To further increase the social contribution of groundbreaking research in the applied and engineering sciences. Who wouldn’t want that? I look forward to working on this goal with my passionate colleagues. I believe that my knowledge and experience in public-private research cooperation will come in very handy at NWO.’

How can organisations tackle the climate crisis?

Climate change, and the huge demand for leaders in this field, has never held a position of such prominence. With the world’s attention on the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, we must consider - how have organisations responded to the need for talent in the sector, and what more needs to be done in the private sector and beyond to ensure that the goal of Net Zero is reached?

Women Deliver welcomes incoming Chair and Board Members

Incoming Chair Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, alongside five inspiring gender equality leaders, brings new perspectives and expertise to Women Deliver Board of Directors

MAG welcomes new chair and trustees

MAG is delighted to announce the appointment of a new chair and four new trustees, after more than doubling in size over five years. Julia Palca, the former chair of Macmillan Cancer Support, will become chair of MAG in October, succeeding current chair Karen Brown.

Dr John Sentamu to succeed Dr Rowan Williams as Chair of Christian Aid

The Rt Revd & Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, the former Archbishop of York, will be the next Chair of the board of international development agency Christian Aid.

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