Archaeology Gets a New Champion
Dr Mike Heyworth FSA MIFA MCMI has been appointed as the new Director of the Council for British Archaeology to succeed George Lambrick from 1 August 2004.
Dr Heyworth is currently Deputy Director of the CBA where he has worked for the last 14 years. A graduate of Sheffield University, his research background is in archaeological science. During his career at the CBA, Mike Heyworth has made a major contribution to British archaeology in the development of information systems for the whole historic environment sector. Amongst a very wide portfolio of responsibilities he is currently particularly involved with developing the CBA's role in encouraging public participation in archaeology.
Dr Heyworth will be only the fifth Director in the CBA's 60-year history.
Dr Francis Pryor, President of the CBA, said
"Archaeology has never been more popular in the UK and nobody knows the world of archaeology better than Mike. The CBA is in his blood and I know that he will be an effective campaigner for British Archaeology in the challenging years ahead."
Dr Heyworth said:
"I am delighted to have been appointed to this post. The CBA is a key independent voice for British archaeology and there are many exciting opportunities ahead.
"I look forward to continuing to work with all our key stakeholders and partners, particularly CBA's institutional and individual members, and building on our past successes."
Notes for editors:
1 The Council for British Archaeology is a UK-wide, non-profit making educational charity that has been nationally influential for 60 years. It has a growing membership base of nearly 600 affiliated heritage organisations and c.10,000 individual subscribers of all ages.
2 Dr Heyworth is available for interviews as required.
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