Governance
The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research is a Registered Scottish Charity (no. SCO06106) and a company limited by guarantee (registered in Scotland no. 84170).
The Institute is governed by its Board of Directors who are the trustees of the charity. The Board is ultimately responsible for all aspects of the Institute, including its scientific strategy, operational policies, regulatory compliance and financial stewardship and accountability. On a day-to-day basis, many of these responsibilities are delegated to the Institute's Management Team.
Board of Directors
Prof John Iredale (Chair)*
Pro Vice Chancellor, Health and Life Sciences, University of Bristol
Ms Rosalie Chadwick+
Partner, Pinsent Masons
Dr Iain Foulkes*
Executive Director, Research and Innovation, Cancer Research UK and CEO, Cancer Research Horizons
Mr James Kergon+
Senior Partner, KPMG Scotland
Prof Iain McInnes+
Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow
Mr Jonathan Wass*
Finance Director, Cancer Research UK
Company Secretary: Mr Gary Niven
The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research
*Partner Director
+Independent Director