Former UK Space Agency CEO Paul Bate named new British Library Chief Executive

Museums Association: New leadership for British Library as cyber attack recovery continues

Museums Association: New leadership for British Library as cyber attack recovery continues. “Former UK Space Agency chief Paul Bate will take over the leadership of the British Library in November, as the institution continues its recovery from the 2023 cyber attack. Bate, who succeeds interim chief executive Jeremy Silver, will take up the role on 4 November after five years as chief executive of the UK Space Agency.”

The British Library Names a New Chief Executive

The British Library supplemented Paul Bate as its new chief executive. He will succeed interim chief executive Jeremy Silver on Nov. 4, 2026.

Former UK Space Agency CEO Paul Bate named new British Library Chief Executive

Former UK Space Agency CEO Dr Paul Bate has been appointed Chief Executive of the British Library and will take up the role in November 2026.