Having worked as Managing Director at IOP Publishing since 1995, Cowhig, 64 (pictured), is due to retire this year. Over the last 15 years, IOP Publishing has seen a large expansion in its scientific publications. The company now publishes more than 60 journals.
Jerry Cowhig has represented IOP on many international bodies including the International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers.
Mr Cowhig said, "I feel highly honoured by the award, and at the same time embarrassed to take credit for the success of IOP Publishing because it is down to a team effort”.
Under Jerry Cowhig, IOP Publishing has become associated with cultural life in Bristol and the South West through sponsorship and staff involvement. IOP Publishing was recently placed 2nd by Bristol Media in the “Top 100 South West Creative Companies”.
About IOP Publishing
IOP says: “IOP Publishing provides publications through which leading-edge scientific research is distributed worldwide. IOP Publishing is central to the Institute of Physics (IOP), a not-for-profit society. Any financial surplus earned by IOP Publishing goes to support science through the activities of IOP. Beyond our traditional journals programme, we make high-value scientific information easily accessible through an ever-evolving portfolio of community websites, magazines, conference proceedings and a multitude of electronic services. Focused on making the most of new technologies, we’re continually improving our electronic interfaces to make it easier for researchers to find exactly what they need, when they need it, in the format that suits them best.”
