Our People

RUSI’s authority rests on its community of staff, trustees and fellows, attracting researchers at the start of their careers as well as established experts.


RUSI’s authority rests on its community of staff, trustees and fellows. We have a young, multinational workforce consisting of research specialists and operations’ executives. The Institute attracts emerging researchers and professionals at the start of their careers as well as established experts.

Our work is supplemented by a network of Associate, Senior and Distinguished Fellow who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. The Institute is guided by its trustees and advisory boards.

RUSI Senior Leadership


Dr Karin von Hippel

Director-General

Senior Management

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Malcolm Chalmers

Deputy Director General

Senior Management

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Jonathan Eyal

Associate Director, Strategic Research Partnerships

RUSI International

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RUSI Governing Bodies
Staff and Fellows

We have a young, multinational workforce consisting of research specialists and operations’ executives, supplemented by a network of Associate, Senior and Distinguished Fellow who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience.Join us

Careers at RUSI: Come Join the Team!

Join our inclusive workforce at the world’s oldest and the UK’s leading independent defence and security think tank.

RUSI's Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Strategy

RUSI’S Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) strategy is designed to help all employees realise their potential, and enhance the impact, effectiveness and relevance of our work. We are committed to strengthening our reputation as a fully inclusive organisation, with policies and actions that back up our strategy.


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