I am the Head of Digital Economy and Creative Industries at Innovate UK Business Connect, leading a team of trusted experts who work with companies that are creating and developing new digital solutions, products and platforms to be commercialised and used in a variety of global sectors and niches.

I work on a number of Business Connect programmes and networks such as UK5G, the Immersive Tech Network, SDTap, and AI for Services. I am also involved in many other programmes across the Innovate UK Business Connect sector teams.

My background is in the Digital and Media industries; I’ve worked in and with many other technology and innovation driven sectors, niches and business markets. Originally working in the TV, Film and Music industries running TV studios and Tech Ops, I then moved into working with companies and business sectors to help them develop and grow.

Over the last 20 years, I have worked with businesses, local and national government, and universities in cities and regions across the UK, Europe and North America. I managed Innovation-led business growth and digital sector development initiatives and business support programmes.