ALPSP Board of Directors Election 2026
ALPSP Board Elections 2026
As per our governance, our Board of Directors serve a term of 3 years, after which the roles will be reopened for nominations. This year we are inviting nominations for the following roles:
- Education Committee Chair
- Non-Executive Director
- Membership & Marketing Committee Chair
The current post holders are eligible to stand again if they wish, but we also welcome new applicants who are interested in serving. Regardless, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Miranda Ashby-Wood, Fabienne Michaud and Emma Watkins for their valued contribution and leadership during their respective terms.
Serving on the Board is an opportunity to help shape ALPSP’s direction and contribute to the future of learned and scholarly publishing. We are seeking engaged, thoughtful and committed individuals who are keen to play an active role in supporting ALPSP’s strategic development.
Who can stand?
- Any employee of an ALPSP Member organisation is eligible to apply.
- Each nominee must be seconded by a representative from a different ALPSP Member organisation.
Before applying
We encourage prospective candidates to review the relevant role descriptions and the ALPSP Rules for full details. Please note that candidates may stand for one role at a time.
Deadline for nominations: 30 April 2026.
Voting for the elections is set to take place between 1 June and 30 June 2026.
The successful candidates will be formally approved at the ALPSP Annual General Meeting (AGM);
When: Thursday 10 September 2026, 12:05–12:30 pm
Where: Deansgate Suite 1 & 2, Hilton Manchester Deansgate Hotel, Manchester, UK
Virtual attendance: All ALPSP members are invited to attend the AGM virtually. Details on how to join online will be circulated closer to the date.
If you have any questions about your organisation’s Voting Representative or the voting process, please contact Ruth Leighton for assistance.
