Bristol-based physics and related sciences publisher IOP Publishing (IOP), has appointed Dr Graham McCann as head of product management and innovation.

Reporting to Dr Olaf Ernst, commercial director of IOP, Dr McCann takes responsibility for developing and implementing the company's electronic publishing strategy.

“We are delighted Graham is joining the team,” commented Ernst.

“This is a pivotal role which is central to IOP’s commitment to providing first class products and services for our researchers, librarians and publishing partners. Graham has many years of experience and a strong track record in product development which will be a huge asset to the team.”

Dr McCann's most recent role was as publisher of electronic products at the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), where he was responsible for the development of the RSC's new delivery platform for books, journals and database content. He also previously developed and launched the RSC's eBook collection.

”I am really looking forward to joining the team at IOP and working closely with my new colleagues and our customers and partners not only to grow and develop IOP's existing online services, but also to find and create opportunities where we can lead the way with new innovations that support the needs of the worldwide scientific community,” said McCann.