arXiv Appoints Inaugural CEO and Board, Solidifying Nonprofit Transition
lpachter · x · 2026-07-31
The preprint server arXiv has announced the appointment of Dr. Penelope Lewis as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer, alongside the establishment of its first Board of Directors. This marks a significant step in the platform's transition to an independent nonprofit organization.
Lewis, a scientist by training with nearly 20 years of leadership in scholarly publishing, previously served as Chief Publishing Officer at AIP Publishing. This governance restructuring aims to ensure arXiv's long-term sustainability and capacity to serve the global research community.
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