Newswise — Digital Science today announced that Daniel Hook will take up the newly created role of Chief Scientific Officer at parent company Holtzbrinck Group, with Stephen Leicht, currently President, succeeding him as Chief Executive Officer effective 1 August 2026. In his new role, he will help shape long-term strategy in science, research and innovation across the wider Holtzbrinck Group, while remaining closely connected to Digital Science. He knows Digital Science as well as anyone, and he shares the values that make it what it is. Stefan von Holtzbrinck, CEO, Holtzbrinck Group, said: “Daniel has built Digital Science into one of the most successful data-driven companies in science, and we at Holtzbrinck are enormously grateful for it. Media contactDavid Ellis, Manager, Media & PR, Digital Science: Mobile +61 447 783 023, [email protected]