Executive Board
The Executive Board has been established to assist the Chief Executive in leading The Institute of Cancer Research to achieve its strategic aims and objectives within the approved strategies and budgets and is responsible for formulating strategies, plans and budgets for approval by the Board of Trustees.
Professor Kristian Helin
Chief Executive and President
Professor Kevin Harrington
Head of Division – Radiotherapy and Imaging
Professor Clare Isacke
Dean of Academic and Research Affairs
Paul Norris
Chief Financial Officer
Jonathan Monk
Chief Information Officer
Professor Jonathon Pines
Head of Division – Cell and Molecular Biology
Dr Barbara Pittam
Chief Research and Academic Officer
Dr Olivia Rossanese
Head of Division – Cancer Therapeutics
Latest ICR News
International trial shows combination immunotherapy treatment significantly improves survival in high-risk kidney cancer patients
Combination immunotherapy treatment significantly improves disease-free survival following surgery in patients with the most common type of kidney cancer, according to new research.
Global study challenges ‘cancer epidemic’ in young adults – except for bowel cancer
Cancer cases in both younger and older adults are increasing, challenging the idea that a global rise is only occurring in the under 50s, a major new analysis by The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has found.
Targeted drug prolongs survival in breast cancer patient group
Patients with HR+ and HER2- node positive high-risk early breast cancer experience improved long term overall survival seven years on, following two years of taking a targeted drug alongside standard hormone therapy, according to new research.
From data to discovery: the impact of statistics in cancer research
Every five years, World Statistics Day is celebrated globally to recognise the vital role statistics plays in shaping societies, our research and supporting evidence-based decision-making. The fourth observance, on 20 October 2025, is held under the theme ‘Quality statistics and data for everyone’.