Dr Heather Tewkesbury to Become IMA President 2026 /27
We are pleased to announce that Dr Heather Tewkesbury CMath FIMA will become the next President of the IMA in 2026.
Professor Hannah Fry, IMA President said: ‘I was delighted when our Nominating Committee proposed Heather Tewkesbury as my successor and our President Elect. The nomination was warmly received by our Council, many (if not all) of whom know Heather through her active engagement with the community. It was great to see her at my Presidential Address the evening after her nomination was ratified at Council, and I am in no doubt that she is going to be an excellent President. Congratulations Heather!’
Heather joined Smith Institute in 2001 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2017. She has been Chief of Strategic Relationships since August 2023.
She is a member of the Executive Board of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences, leading on Business, Industry and Government engagement. Heather also is a Trustee on the Board of the Operational Research Society.
She is known for creating a culture of positive engagement in technical teams at Smith Institute and client organisations for over 20 years.
Of her appointment, our President Elect said:
“I’m delighted to be taking on the position of President of the IMA in 2026 following Hannah’s term. I’m keen that the role of the mathematical sciences in business and government becomes more visible and look forward to helping the IMA build that visibility. Through my career I’ve had the privilege of seeing how well-informed use of the mathematical sciences can have a hugely positive impact on the economy, environment and society. The IMA has been my professional home for 25 years and now with the support of Smith Institute I’m excited to represent the IMA as President Elect.”
We are pleased to announce that Dr Heather Tewkesbury CMath FIMA will become the next President of the IMA in 2026.
Professor Hannah Fry, IMA President said: ‘I was delighted when our Nominating Committee proposed Heather Tewkesbury as my successor and our President Elect. The nomination was warmly received by our Council, many (if not all) of whom know Heather through her active engagement with the community. It was great to see her at my Presidential Address the evening after her nomination was ratified at Council, and I am in no doubt that she is going to be an excellent President. Congratulations Heather!’
Heather joined Smith Institute in 2001 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2017. She has been Chief of Strategic Relationships since August 2023.
She is a member of the Executive Board of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences, leading on Business, Industry and Government engagement. Heather also is a Trustee on the Board of the Operational Research Society.
She is known for creating a culture of positive engagement in technical teams at Smith Institute and client organisations for over 20 years.
Of her appointment, our President Elect said:
“I’m delighted to be taking on the position of President of the IMA in 2026 following Hannah’s term. I’m keen that the role of the mathematical sciences in business and government becomes more visible and look forward to helping the IMA build that visibility. Through my career I’ve had the privilege of seeing how well-informed use of the mathematical sciences can have a hugely positive impact on the economy, environment and society. The IMA has been my professional home for 25 years and now with the support of Smith Institute I’m excited to represent the IMA as President Elect.”
