Fiona Murray

Fiona Murray is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at MIT School of Management, where they work with entrepreneurs and policy-makers to design competitive organizations at the intersection of commerce and science. Currently serving as a Board Member at Avathon since 2023, Fiona has previously held positions such as Chair of the NATO Innovation Fund in 2025 and various roles at MIT Sloan School of Management from 2013 to 2018. Their academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Harvard University and a Master's from the University of Oxford. Fiona's work emphasizes the commercialization of science through public-private partnerships and “Open Innovation” strategies.