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George Williamson

Alan Turing InstituteChief Executive Officer

Williamson leads the UK's national institute for AI and data science as it expands work on sovereign capability and national resilience. At HMGCC he opened a traditionally closed national-security technology organisation to greater collaboration with industry and academia, following more than two decades in the diplomatic service.

Career & education

Current role
May 2026-present
Chief Executive Officer
Previously
Nov 2021-May 2026
Chief Executive Officer
2001-2021
Director General, Technology; senior diplomatic roles
Education

Work and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.

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MoveGeorge Williamson takes over as CEO of the Alan Turing Institute

The former HMGCC chief executive now leads the UK's national institute for AI and data science, with a focus on sovereign capability and national resilience.

May 20, 2026
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