We are pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Angus as Chief Executive from 1 September 2025. Claire succeeds Sara Purdy who has held the position for the last three years, as she moves to a career of interim leadership for membership organisations.
Claire Angus joins the BIR from the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod), where she has been Director of Membership and Events – and led strategic planning, member engagement, and the delivery of scientific events. She brings extensive experience working with professional societies in the medical sciences, including the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). In addition to her role at RCPod Claire has two voluntary roles, one as a Trustee and Treasurer for a local women’s refuge and the other as a School Governor.
President Dr Nick Screaton said “Claire has extensive skills in governance, communication, and stakeholder management, along with a commitment to fostering scientific collaboration, engaging members, and advocating for research. We are confident that she is well placed to lead the BIR team in our mission to deliver our strategy to improve medicine, health and patient care through the science and practice of imaging and radiation oncology. I am delighted to welcome her as Chief Executive.
On behalf of the BIR Council, I thank Sara for her hard work, strategic vision and innovation over the last three years – including the launch of the BJR|Artificial Intelligence journal, and wish her well for the future.”
Claire said “I am truly honoured to take up the role of Chief Executive at the British Institute of Radiology. The BIR has a long and respected history and I am delighted to join an organisation so deeply committed to supporting professionals across the full spectrum of radiology and oncology.
My focus will be on building on the Institute’s proud legacy, while also ensuring we are forward-thinking and responsive to the needs of our community. I look forward to listening, learning, and working collaboratively with the exceptional team at BIR, and with all those who share in our mission to improve patient care through excellence in radiological science and practice."
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About The British Institute of Radiology
The British Institute of Radiology is an international membership organisation for everyone working in imaging, radiation oncology and the underlying sciences.
Our aims are to:
- support the work of our members and their colleagues to achieve professional excellence
- provide continuing professional development for our multidisciplinary community
- publish cutting-edge research for our authors and readers across the world
- influence and connect with the wider professional sector.
Registered Charity No: 215869
For information about this release please contact:
Jineta Trivedi
Communications Manager
The British Institute of Radiology
Audrey House
Ely Place
London EC1N 6SN
Tel. 020 3668 2224 jineta.trivedi@bir.org.uk www.bir.org.uk
