Election results announced as members decide who will occupy key RSC governance posts

Four new Trustees have been elected to the RSC's governing body: Jenny Boxwell, Jeremy Frey, Marcia Philbin, and Jeremy Shears. This quartet will play a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it continues to serve the needs of the global chemical sciences community.

The elections have also resulted in important appointments across the RSC's governance structure. Siyuan Dong has been elected to the Members Communities Board, representing early careers members, while Dario Castiglione will join the Professional Standards Board.

The Inclusion and Diversity Committee welcomes Jean O'Donoghue and Mark Parry, who will contribute to the RSC's ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive chemistry community.

Three new Community Presidents have also been elected to lead specialised areas of chemistry. Victoria Hilborne will lead the Analytical Science Community; Jacquie Robson takes the helm of the Education Community; and Kevin West has been elected President of the Environment, Sustainability and Energy Community.

Meanwhile, the elections saw new Community Council Members chosen to join the following governance groups.

Carol Crean and Alistair Fielding will join our Analytical Science Community Council, while the Chemistry Biology Interface Community Council gains Charlotte Dodson and Henry Omoregie Egharevba.

The Dalton Community Council will be joined by Andrew Weller and Rosa Arrigo, and Kristy Turner has been elected to the Education Community Council. Meanwhile, Robert Sparkes and Gemma Shearman join the ranks of our Environment, Sustainability and Energy Community Council.

The Faraday Community Council welcomes Helen Fielding and Paul Brewer, while the Materials Chemistry Community Council gains Robert Dawson and Petra Agota Szilagyi. Finally, the Organic Chemistry Community Council will be strengthened by Gregory Perry and Edward Emmett.

These newly elected representatives bring diverse expertise and perspectives that will help the RSC continue to advance chemistry and serve its members effectively. Their appointments reflect the democratic engagement of the RSC membership and the commitment to representative governance.

The RSC extends its gratitude to all candidates who stood for election and to the members who participated in the voting process. This democratic participation is essential to the continued strength and relevance of the organisation.