Responsible for the operational delivery of NISEs objectives including developing and managing the innovation management programme of NISE and its staff ensuring that they provide a professional, responsive and commercially focused intellectual property management service, for the founding partner institutions and other NHS Trusts in the South East of England

Manager of the Business Development team, providing central support for consultancy, technology transfer including licensing and spin-out, and reach out to industry initiatives. Key contact within University for IP identification, protection and exploitation, and manage the University patent budget and associated professional advisors. Manage personal case load of 40+ projects, mainly exploitation of immuno-assay associated technology and complex cases. Manager of the Research support unit providing advice and assistance to academics applying for research funding, including contract negotiation, costing, and intellectual property advice.

Manager of activities and staff in Vision Engineering Department, with responsibility for business development and product sales, financial management including budget preparation and P&L account, and assistance to divestment team in the sale of the business. Main product was radiation tolerant cameras for use in nuclear environments (nuclear reprocessing plants, nuclear reactor inspection). Main customers in Japan and China.

Responsible for team developing domestic monitored security system incorporating wireless sensors. Internally funded growth project. Undertook strategic review of business opportunity including business planning.

Project manager for audio-visual system for Japanese nuclear waste vitrification plant, incorporating radiation tolerant cameras. Responsible for sales, marketing, business development and financial performance. Sales visits to radiation tolerant camera customers in Japan.