The people behind ARA
A founding team with deep experience in transatlantic research, academic institution-building, science policy, and nonprofit governance.
Founding team
Leadership
Frédéric Hannoyer
President
Polytechnique, Ponts et Chaussées, MIT President MIT Foundation of France. Executive in AI Infrastructure, Electronics and Semiconductors.
Robert Piret
StrategY
Brown University, MIT, UCLA. Former Professor of Strategy at ESCP. Executive in M&A US technology and the film industry.
Catherine Rubin Kermorgant
Operations
Brown University, London School of Economics. Writer, Producer, international project manager.
Advisory Board
Members of the Advisory Board
John Piret
Senior Adviser
Spokesperson for ARA in Boston and the United States. Distinguished technologist and entrepreneur positioned at the crossroads of industrial finance and academia. DSc from Sorbonne University in Physical Science, MSc in Chemical Engineering and Sloan Fellow from MIT, and a Harvard graduate. Brings deep expertise in bridging transatlantic research, industrial innovation, and strategic partnerships. Dedicated to advancing ARA’s mission of fostering international collaboration between Europe and North America.
Work with us
If you are interested in contributing to ARA’s mission — as a team member, advisor, or institutional partner — we welcome a conversation.