Dear colleagues:
The University of Illinois System last week halted the search for a new Executive Director for the Discovery Partners Institute. During the search process, the opportunity to expand the vision for DPI emerged in alignment with the world-leading research that will occur at the recently announced Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. The decision to take advantage of this once-in-a-generation opportunity made it prudent to call off the search. I am extremely grateful to Jay Walsh and the search committee for their significant efforts in the identification of top candidates for the position, and to the candidates themselves for their interest.
At my request, Deba Dutta has agreed to continue to serve as Interim Executive Director. I am confident he will lead DPI effectively during this crucial phase by working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and supporting DPI staff. I also want to express my gratitude to the DPI staff for its work that can now be built upon as we expand DPI’s vision and footprint in Chicago.
Sincerely,
Tim Killeen