22 August 2005

Appointment of Director of Strategic Planning

The University of Dundee is delighted to announce the appointment of Graham McKee as Director of Strategic Planning. Graham, currently Senior Director of Operations at Scottish Enterprise, will take up the new post on September 1st.

His role will be to assist in the growth and development of the University locally, nationally and internationally. Mr McKee will work closely with the Principal and senior staff to help position the organisation in an increasingly global and competitive marketplace where strong partnerships are essential to access new sources of ideas, money and talent.

Sir Alan Langlands, Principal of the University of Dundee, commented:

"Graham McKee's experience and skills will greatly strengthen our senior team as we set out even more ambitious plans for the future. He will assist us in deepening our links with key partners both within and outwith the education sector. I and my colleagues very much look forward to working with Graham as we build on our recent successes in teaching, research and commercialisation".

Graham McKee said "I am delighted to be joining the University of Dundee. Through my work with Scottish Enterprise I have developed the highest regard for the University as an asset for Tayside and Scotland in teaching, research and economic development. I look forward greatly to making a contribution to this continued success."

By Angela Durcan, Press Officer 01382 344768, out of hours: 07968298585, a.durcan@dundee.ac.uk