Transforming aerospace through technology and innovation
The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) creates the technology strategy for the UK aerospace sector and funds world-class research and development.
ATI Programme
£1.9bn
of grant funding has been awarded to UK organisations.
£3.58bn
the total industry-matched value of the ATI Programme.
417
projects now make up the portfolio.
FlyZero reports
Access the reports from the ATI’s FlyZero project investigating zero-carbon emission commercial aviation.
Our strategy
Destination Zero is the technology strategy for UK aerospace, focusing on zero-carbon emission, ultra-efficient and cross-cutting enabling technologies.
Gary Elliott
Chief Executive Officer
Alan Newby
ATI Board Director
Paul Griffiths
ATI Board Director
Gavin Campbell
ATI Board Director
Dr Kedar Pandya
ATI Board Director
Susan Schofield B.Eng P.Eng MBA
VP Strategy Civil Airframe, GKN Aerospace
Janet Collyer
ATI Board Director
Paul Everitt
ATI Chair
Ben Stocks
ATI Board Director
Laura Cuss
Programme Director - Hydrogen Capability Network
Nour Eid
Head of Strategy & Commercial - Hydrogen Capability Network
Rachel Gillett
HR Manager
Ann Dysiewicz
IT Manager
Julie Etherden
Officer Manager & PA to the CTO
Dr Kiran Harish
Lead Technologist: Advanced Systems & Propulsion
Alex Hickson
Head of Technology: Structures, Manufacturing and Materials
Beene M’membe
Strategy Manager
Chris Low
Senior Manager - International Relations
Matthew Bailey
Senior Technologist: Structures, Manufacturing & Materials
Sophie Lane
Chief Relationships Officer
Karun Harrar
Innovation Associate
Corinne Morris
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
David Debney
Head of Technology: Whole Aircraft
Claire Smith
ATI Board Director
Nathan Harrison
Deputy Head of Communications
Dr Maria Nelson
Head of Innovation & Sustainability
Jacqueline Castle
Chief Technology Officer
Mike Biddle
ATI Board Director
John Warehand
Head of Communications
Becky Clark
Head of Finance
Adam Morton
Head of Technology - Sustainability and Strategy
James O’Doherty-Jennings
Advanced Technologist - Whole Aircraft
Tessa Simpson
Senior Sustainability Manager
Martin Farmer
Regional Strategy & Engagement Manager
Carrie Harris
ATI Board Director
Our team
Our team is drawn from across the sector and beyond, providing stakeholders with the expertise, energy and passion to further the UK's aerospace industry.
ATI Stakeholder Survey 2024
We’re inviting you to provide your feedback on working with the Aerospace Technology Institute in our 2024 Stakeholder Survey which is now live. Please share your views on how the ATI supports you and your organisation to help us tailor and improve the support we provide to the sector across strategy, funding, events, the ATI Hub and more.
