Have extensive experience in the management and commercialisation of research. This includes client account management, working with science and commercial organisations and teams of professionals from senior management (CEO, GM, MD, Science Managers etc) to scientists/project managers to workshop and field staff of both research and commercial organisations. Over the years I have facilitated and lead the technology transfer of science to commercial organisations and the development of products that have been successfully commercialised. These include:*ERC technology for the slow release of gases and used for ripening horticulture produce.* Ripesense sensor labels that detect and monitor the ripeness of pears and avocados.* Vigilant Herbicide Gel for the non-spray application of a herbicide for the control of weed plants.* TIPIT Gel Pruner for the simultaneous application of a gel to the cut stem of shoots as they are pruned.* TIPIT Pruning Gel for application to and inhibiting regrowths from the shoot.* Stemject Tree injector.I have a passion for development and commercialisation of technologies and seeing industry benefit from the successful transfer of science outputs to industry.
Listed skills include Technology Transfer, Business Development, Science, Business Strategy, and 3 others.