Governance
The Beatson Institute is a Registered Scottish Charity (no. SCO06106) and a company limited by guarantee (registered in Scotland no. 84170).

The Institute is governed by its Board of Governors who are the directors of the company and trustees of the charity. The Board is ultimately responsible for all aspects of the Institute, including its scientific strategy, operational policies, regulatory compliance and financial stewardship and accountability. On a day-to-day basis, many of these responsibilities are delegated to the Institute's Management Team.

Board of Governors


Dr Iain Foulkes
Executive Director, Strategy and Research Funding, Cancer Research UK

Mr Ian Dickson
Consultant, MacRoberts Solicitors, Glasgow

Mr Craig Anderson
Senior Partner, KPMG

Mr Harpal Kumar (Chairman) 
Chief Executive, Cancer Research UK

Ms Lynne Robb
Chief Financial Officer, Cancer Research UK

Company Secretary: Mr Peter Winckles
The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research