Scientific Update Limited is delighted to announce that Bec Newton has been promoted to the role of Scientific Director.
Since joining the organisation in 2024, Bec has demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and scientific insight, taking on a wide variety of responsibilities and “wearing many hats” across the business. In a fitting tribute to her adventurous spirit and dynamic influence, the announcement is accompanied by a photo of Bec on the bridge of a ship symbolising the energy, enthusiasm, and strategic direction she brings to Scientific Update.
In her new role, Bec will lead Scientific Update’s technical team. She will be responsible for:
– Developing and expanding the company’s training course content
– Curating scientific programmes for global conferences
– Monitoring and communicating key developments in process chemistry to support the wider community
This appointment reflects Scientific Update’s continued commitment to excellence in scientific education, innovation, and community engagement within the fields of process chemistry and chemical development.
Claire Francis, Director at Scientific Update Limited, said:
“Bec has been a driving force within our team from the moment she joined us. Her passion for process chemistry, ability to juggle multiple roles, and enthusiasm for supporting the community are truly inspiring. We are thrilled to see her step into the role of Scientific Director and look forward to the exciting direction she will bring to our training and conference programmes.”
Hannah May, Director at Scientific Update Limited, commented:
“Bec has shown exceptional technical insight, and a wonderfully collaborative spirit. She is not only a fantastic chemist but also a natural leader who brings people together with energy and enthusiasm. We are excited to see her steer our scientific vision as Scientific Director and continue to elevate the resources and experiences we provide to chemists around the world.”
Bec Newton, commented on her new role:
“I attended my first Scientific Update training course as a new graduate nearly 25 years ago. That experience proved formative, ultimately inspiring me to pursue a PhD before returning to industry. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work with wonderful supervisors and mentors and have seen firsthand the impact of good training. Now, it feels like I’ve come full circle by joining Scientific Update, and I’m excited to work with the team to continue delivering high-quality training to the next generation.”
