Commercialisation of technology in a university environment.

• Strategic contribution to the implementation of a commercially focused innovation process.
• Delivery and management of intellectual property and sales.
• Delivery of funding for proof of concept and business development for early stage business opportunities.
• Recruited and managed high level executives and entrepreneurs.

Business Development Director for a successful start-up technology business in the broadcast equipment manufacturing sector.

• Development and delivery of a successful business strategy.
• Successful market introduction of innovative high technology electronic products.
• Development and implementation of B2B marketing plans
• Negotiated cost effective consulting and product supply contracts.
• Implementation of a complete turn-key design and manufacturing capability.
• Responsible for P&L, financial planning and cash flow.

General

• Generation of business and marketing plans aligned to market need delivery of a good return on investment
• Writing of marketing collateral including press releases, websites, emails, product brochures and investment documents.
• Business consultancy and general management experience.

Fields of experience

• Electronics with a focus on the broadcast sector
• Multimedia
• Medical devices
• Material science
• Software
• Life sciences
• Recycling