TrandFICS CEO

Dr Mark Parsons, a prominent figure on the European high-performance computing and technology transfer scene, has been appointed CEO of TransFICS with immediate effect. Dr Parsons has an impressive background in advanced computing and in the development of effective solutions for industry. He is an internationally recognised expert in distributed computing, sits on several national computing committees in the UK and is a Director of the National e-Science Centre.

Said Santi Ristol, leader of the Catalan centre, Business Director at ATOS ORIGIN and President of the Spanish National Initiative for Software & Services, “Mark brings a unique blend of technical and commercial expertise to the development of TransFICS. Under his leadership we expect the TransFICS community and activities to grow in line with our ambitious plans. His deep and practical understanding of technology transfer, will be an important factor in realising economic regeneration in all the regions involved in this initiative.”