Wadsworth takes senior-level post at Battelle
Jeff Wadsworth, deputy director for Science & Technology and formerly
AD of Chemistry & Materials Science, is resigning from the Laboratory,
effective in August, to join Battelle Corp. as a senior executive.
In announcing his resignation, Wadsworth said he discussed his departure
date with Director Designate Michael Anastasio to "allow for the
transition of my current responsibilities in the most effective manner
possible."
After 10 years at the Lab, Wadsworth said he has decided "to pursue
a new and exciting opportunity" offered by Battelle.
"I have a high regard for the pe ople at Battelle. They have a broad
range of interests in the Department of Energy including the national
labs, the Department of Defense, and leading-edge capabilities in commercialization
of technology. These areas map very well to my interests," Wadsworth
noted.
"My 10 years at Livermore have been fantastic and it has been a privilege
to work with the employees here. I am looking forward to new challenges
at Battelle," he added.
At Battelle, Wadsworth will join the technology development and commercialization
organization as a senior executive, focusing on helping build its broad
technology and business base in government and commercial markets.
"Jeff Wadsworth in an outstanding addition to the Battelle team,"
said Carl F. Kohrt, Battelle president and CEO. "His science and
technology credentials are outstanding and his knowledge of government
and commercial markets will be of great value to Battelle and its customers."
For the text of Wadsworth’s resignation letter, please see the box
at the right.