Knowledge Exchange UK is delighted to announce the appointment of four new Non-Executive Directors to join its Board following an open recruitment call that attracted more applications than ever. These appointments were publicly announced at the company’s Annual Members’ Meeting on July 10th.
The recruitment of Non-Executive Directors was triggered in part by the departure of Alicen Nickson and Ersel Oymak from the Board in the first half of 2026 due to changing professional roles and responsibilities. We would like to thank both Alicen and Ersel for their contribution to the Board, particularly during a time of transition from PraxisAuril to Knowledge Exchange UK. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with them in different capacities within the knowledge exchange community.
Our new Board members bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives from universities and external organisations that will strengthen our purpose to drive innovation, collaboration, and impact across the sector and with external partners. Collectively, the refreshed Board will support the organisation’s ongoing mission to enable excellence in knowledge exchange.
As with previous appointments, individuals will take up their posts over the next financial year in October and January.
New Board members
- Professor Tim Vorley OBE, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Oxford Brookes University: Prof Tim Vorley OBE | LinkedIn
- Cheryl Davenport, Retired Public Sector Executive, Non-Executive Director: Cheryl Davenport | LinkedIn
- Elaine Eggington, Executive Director, Consulting Services at Wellspring: Elaine Eggington | LinkedIn
- Professor Marcus O’Dair, Director, Design, Arts and Creative Practice Knowledge Exchange and Research Institute, University of Kingston: Professor Marcus O’Dair | LinkedIn