The latest appointment to the Queen's University Foundation Board is Belfast solicitor Robert Sinclair, head of law firm, Robert G. Sinclair and Co.


Originally from Dundrod, Co. Antrim, Mr Sinclair, a Queen's Law graduate, will join an international board of Directors, under the patronage of Senator George Mitchell. The Foundation is charged with advancing the strategic goals and objectives of the University, and in particular, helping to generate financial support for its capital development programme and academic initiatives.

Welcoming Mr Sinclair to the Board, Foundation Chairman, Mr Thomas Lynch said: "Typically, a director of the Foundation Board will be a Queen's graduate or a friend of Queen's who can extend our networks and take a role in our work. There is an international focus with directors drawn from Northern Ireland, Dublin, London and the United States to raise the profile of Queen's globally. With his vast commercial and legal experience, I am delighted to welcome Robert Sinclair on board as our newest member.


"For over 160 years Queen's graduates have been leaders in business, the arts, sciences and government and its academics have led the world in research, teaching and learning which have helped transform people's daily lives.


"The Foundation Board ensures that both our graduates and the community here in Northern Ireland can continue to lead and compete with the best in the world, by giving our students the skills they need to maximise their potential in an environment which encourages international excellence."


Speaking about his appointment, Robert Sinclair said: "I am absolutely delighted to have been appointed to the Foundation Board at Queen's. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity for me. Queen's is an important part of the positive things that are happening in Northern Ireland and I look forward to representing the interests of the University in every way that I can."