On 13 April 2023 Oxford Instruments plc announced that Chief Executive Ian Barkshire is to retire and that Richard Tyson, currently Chief Executive Officer at TT Electronics plc, is to be appointed as his successor in the role. The company now delighted to confirm that Richard Tyson will join Oxford Instruments on 1 October and will take up the role of Chief Executive from that date. Ian will continue as Chief Executive until Richard joins, and will then ensure a smooth transition of leadership.