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Vision and strategy

Our vision is to be where science meets business. Find out more about our Charitable Objectives, Strategy and Activities.

Governance

SCI's governance structure is set up to ensures that an appropriate range of skills and experience exists within it and there is an open line of communication.

History

SCI was established in 1881, by a prominent group of forward thinking Scientists, Inventors and Entrepreneurs.

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Key People

Paul Drechsler CBE
President

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Harry Swan
Chair, Board of Trustees

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Sharon Todd
Chief Executive Officer

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We are SCI: Where Science Meets Business

History

The story of SCI begins in 1881

When a prominent group of forward-thinking scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs founded The Society of Chemical Industry. Our founding members went on to set up major businesses, producing many of the daily products we recognise today...

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