Royal Society of Chemistry appoints new Chief Financial Officer

David Mugenyi will be joining the Royal Society of Chemistry on 1 May 2025, as Chief Financial Officer.

David previously served as Group Finance Operations Director at BSI Group (the British Standards Institution), the UK’s national standards body, which plays a key role in developing and publishing global standards, delivering certification services, and driving innovation across industries.

Throughout his career, David has held senior finance leadership roles across FTSE 100, Fortune 500, venture-backed startups, and Royal Charter organisations, across diverse locations, including Singapore, Dallas, São Paulo, and London.

Royal Society of Chemistry CEO Dr Helen Pain MBE said: “I am very pleased to welcome David to our leadership team and look forward to him bringing his wealth of experience in financial operations, strategic management, and global leadership in supporting our growing community around the world."

David Mugenyi said: “I'm delighted to join the RSC, a purpose-led organisation, built upon and lifted up by a diverse global community, delivering world-class publishing and membership activities, achieving impact through policy and advocacy, education and outreach.

“The organisation is working to create a future that is more open, more green, and more equal, with chemistry at the heart of the solutions our world urgently needs: from better healthcare and environmental protection to clean energy and secure food and water for all.

“I’m truly excited to support such a meaningful mission and to be joining a genuinely inspirational leadership team driving that change.”