Computer scientist Kathleen Fisher to become next head of UK’s advanced research agency
By 
Jamie Durrani2025-11-21T10:29:00
New chief executive of Aria brings experience from previous roles at US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
US computer scientist Kathleen Fisher is set to become the next leader of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), the UK funding body that supports ‘high-risk, high-reward’ science.
The appointment comes four months after Aria’s current chief executive, Ilan Gur, announced his intention to step down, having headed up the agency since its launch in 2022.