09 June 2021
Responding to the appointment of Sir Andrew Mackenzie FRS as chair of UKRI, President of the Royal Society, Sir Adrian Smith, said:
“Sir Andrew is a distinguished organic geochemist who has had success as an academic researcher, in his early career, and as a leader in energy and mining industries over several decades.
“He will be at the helm of UKRI’s governing body at a critical time for science and innovation, in this country and around the world. A successful research and innovation system is vital to our recovery from the pandemic and to realising a prosperous, resilient and sustainable society.”