Focus on collaborators and scientific excellence will mark the mandate of the new Board of Directors
With the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Board of Directors of INESC-ID starts a new chapter in the institute’s history. This meeting, held January 20, set the stage for the vision and strategic goals that will guide INESC-ID’s path in the coming years.
Inês Lynce, President of the Board of Directors, highlighted the mission of the new leadership team. “The mission of the Board of Directors of INESC-ID is to reinforce its strategic role as a leader in cutting-edge research that drives innovation and addresses global challenges. Central to this vision is the recognition of our researchers and collaborators as the institute’s greatest asset,” she stated. The board aims to prioritize excellence in scientific research, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and establish strong partnerships with industry and academia, both on a national and international scale.
Miguel Pupo Correia, President of the Executive Committee, emphasized the significance of this leadership transition. “This is the first board elected under the new statutes of INESC-ID, and one of its primary objectives is to implement the newly established management structure, which includes an executive committee and non-executive directors. This structure will facilitate strategic reflection on INESC-ID’s goals, particularly as the institution celebrates its 25th anniversary and reaches a stage of maturity,” Miguel notes. The board remains steadfast in its commitment to scientific excellence, internationalization, and societal impact, with a strong focus on the professional growth and development of its researchers and collaborators.
The meeting was also an opportunity for the Board to address key issues slated for 2025. Among these were the evaluation of INESC-ID’s status as an associated laboratory, the development of the strategic plan for 2026-2030, and the implementation of enhanced budget control mechanisms.
The remaining members of the Board of Directors are Luís Oliveira e Silva, Fernando Moreira, Helena Galhardas, Nuno Roma and João Paulo Carvalho.
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