Anne’s role is to support the development of Queen’s spin–out portfolio, connecting companies to relevant resources, advisors, funding and investment opportunities to accelerate their formation and growth. She supports Queen’s commercialisation and innovation programmes, such as ICURe, working with academic and ecosystem partners across the UK. Anne was previously Head of Innovation at Manchester Science Partnerships where she provided innovation and growth support services to over 200 science and technology companies working in partnership with universities, cluster development organisations and investors. Anne is an experienced NED and Board Advisor with over 15 years experience working in knowledge based economic development, innovation policy, strategy and investment.