Welcoming the Tessier-Lavignes

As chairman of the Board of Trustees it is my great honor and pleasure to welcome Marc Tessier-Lavigne as our 10th president.

Through my role as chairman of the search committee that hired Marc, and through my frequent interactions with him since then, I can assure you that he is the right choice at the right time. Of the candidates we interviewed for the job, Marc had the best balance of being both a highly accomplished scientist and a proven administrator.

His prior experiences at UCSF, Stanford and Genentech have prepared him well for taking on the responsibilities of leading our university. Many of you have had the opportunity to witness Marc’s energy and interpersonal skills; those who have not are in for a treat.

My fellow trustees and I are delighted that he chose to accept our offer and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with both Marc and his wife Mary.