Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has kicked off the process that will result in the election of its next President.
The new President will take up their position in July 2026 and will be appointed for a three-year term of office. The position is appointed by the Trustees and ratified by AMI’s members at the Annual General Meeting.
The President plays a pivotal role in shaping AMI’s strategic direction and championing our mission, providing clear leadership to the Board of Trustees. Alongside the Chief Executive they will be an ambassador for AMI, representing the organisation in external partnerships.
The President will typically be a highly respected individual within the global microbiology community with leadership experience in the science or application of microbiology in a national and international capacity.
Giving back
Current AMI President Professor Jack Gilbert said the role provides him with an unprecedented opportunity to give back to the society that helped to shape his career.
“Through the amazing CEO, Lucy Harper and her team, and in deep collaboration with the Board of Trustees, I have been able to explore how to implement our vision for microbial technologies and applied science in our changing world.
“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve in this role, and I hope that other colleagues will find the opportunity and privilege equally as engaging.”
The President will serve as an ambassador for AMI in promoting and representing the interests of the organisation to key partners and stakeholders and being the main public face of AMI, alongside the Chief Executive. Working with the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees, the President will oversee the development of initiatives to support the achievements of AMI’s strategic aims.
Respected leader
“We are looking for a respected leader in the global microbiology community, with significant experience in the science or application of microbiology at both national and internationallevels . They will have a passion for advancing AMI’s mission and must be an existing member of AMI,” said Chief Executive Dr Lucy Harper.
It is essential that the successful candidate will have:
1. Proven leadership experience in building and managing strategic partnerships.
2. A commitment to AMI’s cause, strategic objectives and values.
3. Proven experience of chairing meetings, either in the public, private or voluntary sectors.
4. Ability to network and build relationships at very senior levels.
5. A willingness to devote the necessary time energy and effort.
It is desirable that the successful candidate will have:
1. Previous board experience in any sector.
2. Understanding of membership or learned organisations.
3. Knowledge of the responsibilities and duties of (UK) charity trustees.
AMI believes that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of our membership base. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Next steps
The deadline for applications is 10pm (BST) on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
Interviews with a selection panel made up of three AMI trustees will take between 27 October and 6 November 2025. A final candidate will be selected at the Board of Trustees meeting on 19 November.
The successful candidate will begin shadowing the current President and attending AMI Board of Trustees meetings from early 2026, ahead of the start of their term of office at the AMI Annual General Meeting on 16 July 2026.
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