London Higher, UK. Liz Hutchinson has been appointed the new chief executive officer of London Higher, the representative body for the higher education sector in the UK capital. Succeeding Dr. Diana Beech, who has led the organisation successfully for the past four years, Liz joins from the British Academy, where she served as the director of communications and marketing. Previously, Liz was the director of communications and public affairs at Goldsmiths, University of London. With extensive experience in strategic communications, policy influencing, and public engagement, she brings a forward-thinking vision to the role at a crucial time for London’s higher education sector. Upon taking the role of CEO, Liz said: “Higher education institutions in the capital have long been at the vanguard of change, shaping policies, practices, undertaking research and driving forward cutting-edge innovation. The city’s unparalleled opportunities for collaboration between businesses, anchor institutions, local and national government and other key stakeholders create a unique environment for partnerships and growth and provide a student experience like no other.”