The UKRI Board delegates day-to-day responsibility for the allocation of funds, management of current research investments, and development of policy and strategy to our senior leadership team.
The senior leadership team comprises the Executive Chair, directors and deputy directors:
- Stian Westlake, Executive Chair
- Professor Alison Park, Deputy Executive Chair
- Claire Graves, Chief Operating Officer
- Dr Jen Gold, Director of Research
- Beccy Shipman, Deputy Director of Data Strategy and Infrastructure
- James Canton, Deputy Director of Public Policy and Engagement
- Joy Todd, Deputy Director for Research
- Damien Smith, Deputy Director of Research for Economics
- Emily Clarke, Deputy Director of Strategy and Partnerships
- Teresa Griffiths, Deputy Director for Planning, Operations and Grants Delivery
- Dr Emma Gordon, Director, Strategic Hub team, Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK) programme
- Joe Cuddeford, Director, Smart Data Research UK
- Sam McGregor, Deputy Director of Smart Data Research UK
- Peter Ethelston, Deputy Director of Governance and Policy
- Rosie French, Deputy Director (Operations & Governance), Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK)
- Lucy Thorne, Interim Deputy Director for Research Talent Development
Last updated: 19 May 2025