I was appointed Director of Innovation & Operations on the 7th of August 2023. I have had the pleasure of working with the Trust previously in a partnership capacity, when launching the Barclays Eagle Lab at the Wood Centre for Innovation. This was a particularly challenging time as it was amidst the Covid pandemic. However, I was still able to develop and build an extensive ecosystem network, albeit not in the traditional face to face way.
I have had a diverse career to date with many years spent in the financial industry, working with both business and personal sectors, in addition to travel and sales & development roles. During this time, I have always had a passion for the innovation sector and have been privileged to work with start-ups and entrepreneurs across Thames Valley. This has provided me with extensive knowledge and a vast network within the ecosystem.
One of my biggest core values is about adding value and making a difference and feel that this aligns perfectly with the Trust’s mission. I believe that fostering science and innovation will be key to the future success and potential saving of the world as we know it – a bold statement, I know, however, one to think about….
My role is incredibly varied, and this is one of the things I love most, as no two days are the same, and new, agile projects and developments are never very far away. I am really looking forward to becoming an integral part of the team and cannot wait to get started!
I am a mum of three grown-up children and a five-month-old Labrador puppy, who keeps me busy and accompanies me on country walks, one of my favourite pastimes. I also love to travel and explore new places.
