Michael Devereux has been named the inaugural director of the Oxford University Centre for Business Taxation.  He will hold the title of Professor of Business Taxation.  From the Oxford press release:

Professor Devereux is currently Professor of Economics at Warwick University…. Sir Derek Morris, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Centre commented: "The appointment of Professor Devereux is a major step in the development of the Oxford University Centre for Business Taxation as the world’s leading academic centre for business taxation research The Centre has substantial funding and strong support from the University; and both government and business will be looking to the Centre for authoritative independent research and policy advice. Professor Devereux is one of the world’s foremost experts in business taxation and has the ideal track record to provide the leadership for this new, and long overdue, venture."

Hat Tip:  Tax Grotto.)