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John Wells

Dr John Wells

Joined the Board in November 2023.

Dr John Wells graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in Physics and a PhD in Engineering. He then worked in research and development at BP’s Corporate Technology Centre, subsequently broadening into international business management, strategy and policy roles over a 27-year career. John became the Director of Operations (COO) of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in 2009 with responsibility for all operational aspects of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, retiring in 2018.

John has served as a board member of wide variety of organisations, including as a Governor of Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and a member of the Joint Assembly of the Greater Cambridge Partnership. He is currently a Trustee of the Cambridge Colleges Federated Pension Scheme.