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Budapest, 19 May 2011 - The Governing Board of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) appointed today José Manuel Leceta as the Director of the Institute. Mr Leceta, a Spanish citizen, will lead the EIT's headquarters during the next four years.

Mr José Manuel Leceta, formerly International Director at CDTI, the Spanish Innovation Agency worked with fostering the Spanish participation in European and international R&D programmes and representing Spain in R&D related forums.

As EIT Director Mr Leceta will lead the EIT Headquarters in Budapest and will work closely with the three Knowledge and Innovation Communities towards an impact on the European innovation landscape and the delivery of results in the field of entrepreneurship education and the creation of new business.

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