Dr Lloyd Reeve-Johnson has been appointed Head of School and Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology within The University of Queensland’s (UQ) School of Veterinary Science.
The United Kingdom (UK)-based veterinary academic and corporate manager will move to Australia to take up duties in March next year, taking over from outgoing Head of School, Professor Neil McMeniman.
Currently Managing Director of one of the UK’s major veterinary practice companies, Wey Referrals, Dr Reeve-Johnson’s career includes senior managerial and technical roles with leading animal health and pharmaceutical company, Eli Lilly, and considerable research achievements.
Announcing the appointment, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science (NRAVS) Professor Roger Swift said Dr Reeve-Johnson brought a rare and valuable mix of skills and experience to the job at a critical time in the School’s history.
UQ has committed to a multi-million dollar redevelopment for the School of Veterinary Science, which includes relocation from the existing facilities at St Lucia to the University’s Gatton campus by 2008.
Professor Swift said Dr Reeve-Johnson would offer teaching and research leadership for the School and share responsibility for leading the relocation to purpose-built, modern facilities at Gatton.
“Dr Reeve-Johnson brings a number of career strengths to the role, including his managerial skills in a large multi-national company and a substantial group of veterinary practice companies, as well as his academic qualifications and development of innovative research programs,” Professor Swift said.
“He also shares UQ’s vision for the relocation of the Vet School as a global leader and the development of innovative research programs and improved industry linkages.
“I look forward to working with Dr Reeve-Johnson in implementing that vision.”
Professor Swift also paid tribute to outgoing Head of School, Professor Neil McMeniman, for his leadership of the School and efforts in guiding the restructure and redevelopment programs from their inception.
“Neil is a respected leader who has served the Vet School and UQ admirably. His considered and professional composure and his wise counsel are hallmarks of his leadership and on behalf of the University I thank him for his contribution and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours,” Professor Swift said.
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