Joan Cordiner set to serve as IChemE president in 2027/28

JOAN CORDINER has been confirmed as IChemE’s next deputy president, following the close of nominations for Trustee roles ahead of the Institution’s AGM In June.

Her election places her in line to serve as IChemE president for the 2027/28 term, following on from current deputy president Ollie Folayan.

Cordiner moved into academia in 2020 after a career spanning more than 30 years in industry with ICI, AstraZeneca and Syngenta, where she held senior roles including technology manager and global risk manager for manufacturing. She is currently head of the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering and professor of Process Engineering and External Engagement at the University of Sheffield.

The Nominations Committee reviewed all applications against the Trustee role specifications and confirmed that each candidate met the requirements for their respective positions.

One eligible nomination was received for each of the roles due to become vacant at the AGM, meaning no ballot will be required.

The following candidates will be formally elected at the meeting:

• Wadoud Hazineh – vice-president (Member Engagement)

• Iqbal Essa – ordinary member

• Mary Stewart – ordinary member

All will take up their roles following the AGM, which will be held virtually on 9 June.

Cordiner’s appointment as deputy president will create a casual vacancy in the role of vice-president (Learned Society), which will be addressed by the Board of Trustees in due course.