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Dr Martin Dougherty Appointed As Chief Operating Officer of Niab

PRIVATEJun 14, 2024about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

NIAB

Martin Dougherty
CambridgeAgriculture and FarmingFarming

Description

Dr Martin Dougherty has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NIAB. He brings 30 years of scientific, operational and leadership experience in the UK research and innovation sector.

Company Information

Company

NIAB

Location

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

About

NIAB is a major international centre for plant research, crop evaluation and agronomy – a unique national resource, with nearly 100 years of experience and an internationally recognised reputation for independence, innovation and integrity. Connecting the science base and industry, NIAB is active at all stages of the crop improvement pipeline, with a clear focus on improving the productivity, quality and resource use efficiency of crop production.

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