Molly Jackson Explained

Molly Jackson was acting director of the National Museum of Science and Industry (NMSI) in England, from 6 April to 23 September 2009. From June 2004 she was the managing director of NMSI Trading Ltd. Prior to that (1993 to 2003) she had held a number of roles in Pearson plc, including Development Director of the Financial Times Group.

Jackson was the appointment panel's selection for Director on 7 April, but the appointment had not been confirmed by the time Jackson's contract was terminated following a disciplinary investigation.^{[1] [2]}

She was replaced as acting director by Andrew Scott, former director of NMSI's National Railway Museum.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Museums Journal, October 2009, p. 4.
2. Louise Jury, Science Museum director sacked after 'judgment error' in accounts, London Evening Standard, 24 September 2009.
3. http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/about_us/press_and_media/press_releases/2009/09/Andrew%20Scott%20to%20be%20Acting%20Director%20of%20NMSI.aspx Andrew Scott to be Acting Director of NMSI