RIBA sets out to choose a new leader
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has begun the process for selecting a new president following the temporary recusal of current RIBA President Alan Jones. Jones's tenure was originally set to last through August 2021. Jones stepped aside from the position in March as news of a "serious incident" involving the Northern Irish architect. The Architect's Journal reports that events surrounding the "incident," which could be tied to an affair and potential blackmail, are being investigated by the police in Northern Ireland. Previously on Archinect: "RIBA President temporarily steps down due to 'serious incident'." RIBA President Alan Jones. Photo via RIBAFor its part, RIBA is choosing to move ahead with an open call to replace Jones while also electing new regional, national, international, and associate council member seats. In March 2020, the group unveiled a new leadership structure for its RIBA Board, the group that oversees the organization, including its seven of...
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has begun the process for selecting a new president following the temporary recusal of current RIBA President Alan Jones. Jones's tenure was originally set to last through August 2021.
Jones stepped aside from the position in March as news of a "serious incident" involving the Northern Irish architect. The Architect's Journal reports that events surrounding the "incident," which could be tied to an affair and potential blackmail, are being investigated by the police in Northern Ireland.
For its part, RIBA is choosing to move ahead with an open call to replace Jones while also electing new regional, national, international, and associate council member seats.
In March 2020, the group unveiled a new leadership structure for its RIBA Board, the group that oversees the organization, including its seven of...
