We are pleased to welcome Sara Purdy as interim CEO of the Vivensa Foundation, following Katy Saunders’ decision to step down.
Sara joined us in early November for a six-month term. As part of her role, she will help us recruit a permanent CEO for 2027 and beyond.
She brings over 30 years’ experience across scholarly publishing, medical and scientific research communities, learned societies and the charity sector. Previously Chief Executive of the British Institute of Radiology, Sara has also held an interim role with the British Society for Immunology and senior publishing roles at SAGE and Elsevier.
Sara is a trustee of RCVS Knowledge and the British Neuroscience Association, with experience spanning charity governance, strategy and financial oversight. She says:
I’m delighted to join the organisation and to build on the great work that Katy put in place. The Vivensa Foundation has an excellent team, and I am confident that I can support them in their important work of providing funding for the future of ageing well. I very much look forward to meeting award-holders and partners too.