Director of Data Science, Director of the Incubator for AI at 10 Downing St, Chief Analyst at Cabinet Office, Visiting Professor in Practice at LSE
With a mix of sadness and excitement I announce that I’m leaving the civil service at the end of the month, taking up a new role as the Head of AI for Government with the Ellison Institute. I will also be working closely with the Tony Blair Institute as part of the role. I look back on my four-and-a-quarter years in Downing Street with huge pride – I’ve had the immense privilege of working with the people I consider to be the absolute very best in international government. I’ve built up two teams of solid gold superstars, all individuals with whom I remain entirely in awe – the No10 Data Science team (10DS) and the incubator for Artificial Intelligence (i.AI). High performing, aspirational, determined, dedicated team players all. I have also had the privilege to oversee for a time the wonderful and aspirational Evaluation Taskforce, just 14 people who have transformed the way government spends money. I will deeply miss all these people from whom I’m learned so much. There are many, many people both inside these teams and out who have inspired me and who I would like to thank, but I’m afraid of missing someone out. Hopefully you know who you are and how highly I esteem you. Details on the management of the Incubator through he digital government transformation are currently being finalised but we expect some exciting news shortly – watch this space!
Maybe you can talk to us about all-one-investigation technology in 2025! All the best with your new role!
You've had a huge impact in your 4 years. Very best of luck with the new role!
What a loss for No.10. But Ellison Institute will be a great place for you to push the frontiers of what's possible. Such an exciting role. If you want to think about the human interface (how people use AI; whether people trust AI; how AI can personalise govt services without inequity), do bring BIT into the conversation!
I can’t believe this time has arrived. From the moment we met you’ve been an inspiration to me, thank you for everything you’ve done for me, the team and government. We will miss you greatly in government, but I won’t let us not keep in contact!! Xx
Best of luck laura. It was great working with you, even briefly, and it will be good to see what happens next
All the best Laura for the next exciting chapter
Very excited to watch where this next path leads you. You will continue to have huge impact in your new role Laura, I'm 100% confident. And what a legacy you leave from your time in government!
A loss for government, but a massive gain for EIT and TBI! Looking forward to working together when the opportunities come along.
I hope they’re ready for you! You’ve built great teams and importantly raised the confidence of those working with AI in government. I look forward to seeing your continued impact on the UK’s AI future - good luck!
Performance Analyst, GOV.UK One Login at Government Digital Service
17hYou will be much missed Dr. Laura Gilbert CBE , please come back and visit