Sara Purdy
Independent Trustee, British Institute of Radiology
Sara Purdy is an interim Chief Executive, most recently working for the British Institute of Radiology - the oldest radiological society in the world. The BIR supports those working in radiation oncology and the underlying sciences through education in many forms, including events, webinars and research published in its journals.
With a career starting in scholarly publishing and spanning 30 years, Sara has helped numerous societies and membership organisations navigate the complexities of scholarly publishing, to fulfil their charitable objects while delivering important revenue streams. While working at Elsevier, Sara managed their prestigious behavioural neuroscience books and journal portfolio, attending SfN and IBNS conferences and events.
Sara has significant senior leadership experience from across the charity and private sectors, including roles at Sage, the British Society for Immunology and the National Gallery Company.