A senior R&D manager with an academic training in biochemistry (BA at Oxford, PhD at UCL) and 30 years’ industrial experience. A science leader with a successful track record of delivery in plant science, food biochemistry and clinical nutrition. Wealth of experience in patents: as an inventor (over 20 patents granted world-wide); in patent strategy and in patent portfolio management. Member of the BBSRC Bioscience for Industry (BSI) strategic panel (2010 – 2012); member of the BBSRC Bioscience Skills and Careers (BSC) strategic panel (2013 - 2015). Visiting Professor and Industrial Advisor at Cranfield University (School of Energy, Environment and Agrifood). Member of the KTN Food Sector Advisory Board. Co-founder and board member of the NIBB for high value chemicals from plants (HVCfP). Actively involved with external reporting of science (Press, Web, Live radio, Local TV).
Food, Nutrition and Personal Care