The Institute of Refrigeration Board of Trustees has today received notification from Graeme Fox that he wishes to resign as President and Trustee in advance of his term coming to end next month.  The Board of Trustees has accepted his resignation and wish to express its thanks to him for his past service. 

The focus of the IOR has always been the advancement of the science and practice refrigeration in all its application for the public benefit. Members and staff must be treated with dignity, respect and courtesy.

Issued on behalf of the IOR Board of Trustees

 

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