Institution of Chemical Engineers gets new chief executive

The next chief executive of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) – a professional engineering institution with more than 33,000 members worldwide – will be Yvonne Baker, the current chief executive of Stem Learning, the largest provider of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) education and careers support to UK schools, colleges and community groups. After 12 years at STEM Learning, Baker will take the helm of IChemE on 12 April, succeeding civil engineer Jon Prichard. He stepped down as IChemE’s chief executive in late September to head the Mineral Products Association – a UK trade association for aggregates, asphalt, cement and related industries.