Alan Turing Institute appoints three new trustees from EY, Darktrace and Chubb

Tracey Bowen-Lowe, Catherine Graham and Rakshit Kapoor join the UK AI and data science institute’s governing board, bringing experience across technology, cybersecurity, finance and data strategy

The Alan Turing Institute has appointed Tracey Bowen-Lowe, Catherine Graham and Rakshit Kapoor to its Board of Trustees

The Alan Turing Institute has appointed three new non-executive Directors and Trustees to its governing board, adding senior technology, finance and data leaders with backgrounds at EY, Darktrace, Chubb and Santander UK.

Tracey Bowen-Lowe, Catherine Graham and Rakshit Kapoor join the Board of Trustees as Carina Namih concludes her term. The board includes independent members alongside trustees nominated by the institute’s founding members.

Dr Vanessa Lawrence CB, Interim Chair of the Board of Trustees, says the appointments add expertise that will support the institute’s work across AI and data science:

“Their combined expertise and leadership experience will be a strong asset to the Institute, and I look forward to working closely with them as we continue to strengthen the Turing’s impact across the UK’s AI and data science ecosystem.”

Technology, finance and data experience join the board

Bowen-Lowe brings more than 30 years of experience in technology-led change. She most recently led EY UK’s global consulting teams for financial services clients before becoming Global Consulting Leader for private equity clients and their portfolio companies.

Her work has covered areas including defense technology, supply chain automation, financial services, data solutions, agentic AI and sustainability. She also sits on the boards of the National Autistic Society and Work Opportunities for Neurodiverse Teenagers.

Bowen-Lowe comments: “The Turing’s leadership in ethical innovation, scientific excellence, and national resilience is essential, and I’m committed to supporting its mission to help the UK harness technology safely, responsibly and for the benefit of society.”

Graham joins after more than 30 years working as a CFO at high-growth technology companies. Her most recent executive role was Chief Financial Officer at UK AI cybersecurity company Darktrace.

She has also held financial and operational leadership roles across education technology, financial technology, internet services and telecommunications manufacturing. Graham is currently a Non-Executive Director at Ocado Group and ICEYE.

Her focus at the Turing includes the institute’s work on resilience and security: “To be working on the issues of national resilience and security at this point in time is a critical mission that I am grateful to be able to help steer.”

Former Santander data chief Rakshit Kapoor joins from Chubb

Kapoor is currently Global Chief Data Officer at Chubb Insurance, where his work includes supporting digital businesses and improving the management and availability of data.

Before Chubb, he served as Chief Data Officer at Santander UK, with responsibility for data strategy, management, infrastructure and architecture, as well as the bank’s European data transformation plan.

He has also held senior data positions at NHS England and HSBC, alongside earlier roles with Travelers, JP Morgan Chase and TIAA in the US.

Kapoor says the pace of change in AI and data makes the institute’s governance role increasingly significant.

“Data and AI are transforming society and enterprise at unprecedented speed. The Alan Turing Institute stands at the forefront of ensuring this transformation is grounded in rigorous science, ethics, and tangible public benefit,” he says.