B.Sc (Hons), MBA, MIETInnovative and entrepreneurial with a global network of contacts. My background is Innovation and I have applied good practice principles for a multinational consumer goods company and also in the Oil & Gas industries in terms of managing the innovation process and in bringing innovative products to the market.In the past 10 years I have developed an interest and expertise in the Creative Industries and Digital Technologies. The focus of this interest has been in developing strategic market entry and growth plans for, and generally supporting small innovative and entrepreneurial start ups and SMEs. I have applied this knowledge blend of emerging technologies, foresighting and Oil & Gas sector expertise to supporting organisations such as the Technology Strategy Board in assess technologies for commercial relevance and subsequent Research and Technology Development funding.And I also support numerous creative and digital start ups with innovative new technologies and applications.