Jisc, UK. David Pilsbury has been appointed to the board of digital technology specialist Jisc. He has also been invited to become Chair of JISC Student Services Committee. David “very much looks forward” to serving under the new Chair Paul Boyle, and will bring his knowledge of transnational learning to Jisc. Previously, he was chief executive of the Worldwide Universities Network and head of research policy at the now defunct Higher Education Funding Council for England. “As a higher education practitioner and organisational leader, I understand the value of – and the increasing need to develop – our world-class digital infrastructure and data services,” David said. “From an international perspective, Jisc is unique globally with an exceptional operating model, developed with and for the sector. I look forward to supporting its continued evolution as it works with members to address the challenges and further grasp the opportunities associated with digital leadership.”