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Advanced Research and Invention Agency
01 February 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the appointment of Dr Peter Highnam as Chief Executive Officer and the ongoing search for ARIA's first Chair.
Action Requested
Dr Peter Highnam is appointed as CEO to define ARIA’s vision, recruit Programme Managers, and establish its culture. The search for ARIA’s Chair is re-launched.
Key Facts
- Dr Peter Highnam is appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of ARIA effective from 3 May 2022.
- Dr Peter Highnam has extensive experience at DARPA since February 2018, including two stints as acting Director.
- The appointment adheres to the Governance Code on Public Appointments through a fair and open competition.
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