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Senior management - Derek CrastonDr Derek Craston,  LGC Chief Scientific Officer

Derek Craston joined the LGC Board on 1 February 2012 as LGC Chief Scientific Officer.  He will continue with his existing roles as Government Chemist and Managing Director of LGC Science & Technology.

Derek's responsibilities as CSO will include leading the scientific effort of the company, coordinating science development across the business, and developing our scientific partnerships for research, discovery and innovation.  This appointment significantly strengthens the scientific advice available to the Board, and underpins the continued Board commitment to the development of the LGC Group's scientific reputation.