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Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) President Alan Jones has returned to his post following a two-month leave of absence prompted by the disclosure of an affair that had taken place between Jones and another person. Jones temporarily stepped back from his role in April when news of... View full entry
Details continue to come to light regarding the ongoing investigation over the abrupt recusal of Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) President Alan Jones following allegations that a "serious incident" had taken place. Jones announced that he would temporarily step down from his position... View full entry
The president of the Royal Institute of British Architects has stepped down after an undisclosed “serious incident” prompted an investigation by the Charity Commission.
Alan Jones emailed members of the institute’s governing council to say that a "matter had arisen in his personal life” and that he needed to "take some time out." He added that he was "grateful for the strong support I have from my wife and family."
— The Times
A serious incident, according to the Charity Commission, The Times reports, is one that could cause harm to a charity's beneficiaries, staff, volunteers or others. It involves a loss of money or assets, or damage to property, or can even cause harm to the charity's work or reputation. View full entry
As one of three finalist candidates, Alan Jones has been elected as the next RIBA President, the highest elected position in UK architecture. As RIBA's current Vice President of Education, Jones will replace incumbent RIBA President Ben Derbyshire starting September 1, 2019 and will serve through... View full entry
