Experience

PBL Technology

• United Kingdom
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology Transfer Business Development Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  A Technology Transfer Manager at PBL Technology enabling the translation of global research through licensing and new venture formation, with lead responsibility in the Health, Nutrition and Biotechnology sectors. Through management of a dynamic IP portfolio we work with research organisations and universities across the world to invest in and facilitate the progression of technologies into patented, scientifically validated and licensable technologies. We market our technologies… Show more A Technology Transfer Manager at PBL Technology enabling the translation of global research through licensing and new venture formation, with lead responsibility in the Health, Nutrition and Biotechnology sectors. Through management of a dynamic IP portfolio we work with research organisations and universities across the world to invest in and facilitate the progression of technologies into patented, scientifically validated and licensable technologies. We market our technologies internationally and match them with a wide range of commercial development partners and licensees who we work with to put in place licence deals to bring Life Science technologies to market. I provide technology transfer and business development management through: Deal negotiation Licensing Contract drafting and negotiation Fundraising and financial management Evaluation, management and commercial exploitation of outputs Start-up creation Raising venture finance Business development Relationship management Intellectual Property Management. If you are a research organisation or university I can help develop your technologies into patented, scientifically validated and licensable technologies. If you are a commercial organisation looking to in-licence technology in the Health, Nutrition and Biotechnology sectors I can help you access innovations from the global research base to help drive your business. Show less A Technology Transfer Manager at PBL Technology enabling the translation of global research through licensing and new venture formation, with lead responsibility in the Health, Nutrition and Biotechnology sectors. Through management of a dynamic IP portfolio we work with research organisations and universities across the world to invest in and facilitate the progression of technologies into patented, scientifically validated and licensable technologies. We market our technologies… Show more A Technology Transfer Manager at PBL Technology enabling the translation of global research through licensing and new venture formation, with lead responsibility in the Health, Nutrition and Biotechnology sectors. Through management of a dynamic IP portfolio we work with research organisations and universities across the world to invest in and facilitate the progression of technologies into patented, scientifically validated and licensable technologies. We market our technologies internationally and match them with a wide range of commercial development partners and licensees who we work with to put in place licence deals to bring Life Science technologies to market. I provide technology transfer and business development management through: Deal negotiation Licensing Contract drafting and negotiation Fundraising and financial management Evaluation, management and commercial exploitation of outputs Start-up creation Raising venture finance Business development Relationship management Intellectual Property Management. If you are a research organisation or university I can help develop your technologies into patented, scientifically validated and licensable technologies. If you are a commercial organisation looking to in-licence technology in the Health, Nutrition and Biotechnology sectors I can help you access innovations from the global research base to help drive your business. Show less



CCI Photonics

• Director

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  CCI Photonics is an AI MedTech company pioneering the development of technology for rapid identification and antibiotic sensitivity profiling of antimicrobial resistance bacteria using machine learning enhanced spectroscopy. CCI Photonics is an AI MedTech company pioneering the development of technology for rapid identification and antibiotic sensitivity profiling of antimicrobial resistance bacteria using machine learning enhanced spectroscopy.



Leaf Expression Systems

• United Kingdom
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Leaf Expression Systems is a contract development and manufacturing business specialising in plant-based expression and production of proteins, vaccines and complex natural products for research and commercial applications. It uses Hypertrans®, the proprietary transient expression technology, which was originally developed by Professor George Lomonossoff of the John Innes Centre and licensed by Plant Bioscience Limited. The Hypertrans® system allows for the rapid simultaneous… Show more Leaf Expression Systems is a contract development and manufacturing business specialising in plant-based expression and production of proteins, vaccines and complex natural products for research and commercial applications. It uses Hypertrans®, the proprietary transient expression technology, which was originally developed by Professor George Lomonossoff of the John Innes Centre and licensed by Plant Bioscience Limited. The Hypertrans® system allows for the rapid simultaneous production of multiple gene products in a controlled and coordinated manner within the tissues of plants. Using gene synthesis and modular vectors, new products such as vaccines, antibodies or enzymes can be produced at speed and on a large scale, so it is well suited to be able to rapidly respond to emergencies like pandemics. Show less Leaf Expression Systems is a contract development and manufacturing business specialising in plant-based expression and production of proteins, vaccines and complex natural products for research and commercial applications. It uses Hypertrans®, the proprietary transient expression technology, which was originally developed by Professor George Lomonossoff of the John Innes Centre and licensed by Plant Bioscience Limited. The Hypertrans® system allows for the rapid simultaneous… Show more Leaf Expression Systems is a contract development and manufacturing business specialising in plant-based expression and production of proteins, vaccines and complex natural products for research and commercial applications. It uses Hypertrans®, the proprietary transient expression technology, which was originally developed by Professor George Lomonossoff of the John Innes Centre and licensed by Plant Bioscience Limited. The Hypertrans® system allows for the rapid simultaneous production of multiple gene products in a controlled and coordinated manner within the tissues of plants. Using gene synthesis and modular vectors, new products such as vaccines, antibodies or enzymes can be produced at speed and on a large scale, so it is well suited to be able to rapidly respond to emergencies like pandemics. Show less



The Smarter Food Company

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services

• Director

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  A consumer product development company, established to develop foods with clear health benefits. Its first product, SmarterNaturally vegetable soup, uses a unique variety of broccoli that has a high level of a naturally occurring compound – Glucoraphanin. Published scientific research suggests that Glucoraphanin may have a beneficial impact on a range of health indicators including helping to maintain healthy blood glucose and cholesterol levels. A consumer product development company, established to develop foods with clear health benefits. Its first product, SmarterNaturally vegetable soup, uses a unique variety of broccoli that has a high level of a naturally occurring compound – Glucoraphanin. Published scientific research suggests that Glucoraphanin may have a beneficial impact on a range of health indicators including helping to maintain healthy blood glucose and cholesterol levels.



Iceni Seedcorn Fund

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Director of Iceni Advisory Limited

  • Mar 2014 - Present

  Member representing the Norwich Research Park on the Iceni Seedcorn Fund Investment Executive. Director of Iceni Advisory Limited. The Iceni Seedcorn Fund was created to help commercialise innovation and technology development derived from the Fund’s Partner Institutes. Member representing the Norwich Research Park on the Iceni Seedcorn Fund Investment Executive. Director of Iceni Advisory Limited. The Iceni Seedcorn Fund was created to help commercialise innovation and technology development derived from the Fund’s Partner Institutes.



NatureMetrics

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Shareholder representative

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2019

  NatureMetrics is a world-leading provider of biodiversity monitoring using environmental DNA (eDNA) approaches. NatureMetrics is a world-leading provider of biodiversity monitoring using environmental DNA (eDNA) approaches.



Spectral Edge Ltd

• Director shareholder representative

  • May 2014 - Jun 2019

  www.spectraledge.co.uk Together with the University of East Anglia, Spectral Edge has pioneered new approaches to image fusion, colour perception-based processing, and image enhancement. www.spectraledge.co.uk Together with the University of East Anglia, Spectral Edge has pioneered new approaches to image fusion, colour perception-based processing, and image enhancement.



University of East Anglia

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intellectual Property Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2019

  Responsible for delivery of services relating to UEA Intellectual Property including technology transfer via licensing, spin-out and consultancy activities. Responsible for delivery of services relating to UEA Intellectual Property including technology transfer via licensing, spin-out and consultancy activities.



Quadram Institute

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Industry Liaison Manager

  • Mar 2002 - Feb 2010

  Commercial management, business development and industrial liaison. Duties include developing marketing, advertising and business strategies for the National Collection of Yeast Cultures, the Food and Health Network and IFR Innovation; network development; liaison with scientific staff, industry, external bodies including government and commercial customers leading to technology transfer and income generation; development of new products and services, IP management and management of commercial… Show more Commercial management, business development and industrial liaison. Duties include developing marketing, advertising and business strategies for the National Collection of Yeast Cultures, the Food and Health Network and IFR Innovation; network development; liaison with scientific staff, industry, external bodies including government and commercial customers leading to technology transfer and income generation; development of new products and services, IP management and management of commercial staff, visiting students and scientific staff. Show less Commercial management, business development and industrial liaison. Duties include developing marketing, advertising and business strategies for the National Collection of Yeast Cultures, the Food and Health Network and IFR Innovation; network development; liaison with scientific staff, industry, external bodies including government and commercial customers leading to technology transfer and income generation; development of new products and services, IP management and management of commercial… Show more Commercial management, business development and industrial liaison. Duties include developing marketing, advertising and business strategies for the National Collection of Yeast Cultures, the Food and Health Network and IFR Innovation; network development; liaison with scientific staff, industry, external bodies including government and commercial customers leading to technology transfer and income generation; development of new products and services, IP management and management of commercial staff, visiting students and scientific staff. Show less