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This list showcases the top United Kingdom based Manager operating in the Intellectual Property space. If you think a Manager is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Karen Welsh
Smart Building Project Manager of Google Account of CBRE Group
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About CBRE Group: CBRE Group is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its indirect subsidiaries.
Andy Orriell
Customer Relationship Manager and Head of Training of Chorus Intelligence
Andy brings 18 years of experience within law enforcement in intelligence and analysis. He has worked for Cheshire Police, the National Crime Squad and the Serious Organised Crime Agency. In 2007 he returned to Cheshire Police as a Senior Analyst with the overall responsibility for a large team delivering tactical and operational support in both the covert and overt arenas. Andy also has extensive training experience having been involved with the design and delivery of multiple projects nationally on behalf of the UK’s College of Policing, with which he maintains associate status. Andy has recently been engaged within Conflict, Security and Stabilisation funded projects, working on behalf of British Embassies in the Middle East delivering training to national law enforcement agencies.
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About Chorus Intelligence: Chorus Intelligence provides technology that allows authorities to investigate crimes using mobile phone records.
Margaret Wilkinson
Commercialisation Manager of University of Cambridge Enterprise
Maggie focuses on the commercialisation of technologies from engineering and physical sciences (including software), and joined Cambridge Enterprise in early 2001. Prior to this she worked for a multinational oil company, initially developing new oil and fuel products for the automotive sector, and more recently in the analysis of environmental and economic data to help formulate business strategy. Maggie holds a degree in Natural Sciences and a PhD in solid state physics from the University of Cambridge. Maggie has experience in the commercialisation of technology across the range of physical sciences and has worked with the spin-outs Enval, Metalysis and Camfridge
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About University of Cambridge Enterprise: Cambridge Enterprise helps the University of Cambridge’s researchers & academics to commercialise their ideas for the benefit of society.
Laura Donnelly
Commercialisation Manager of University of Cambridge Enterprise
Laura joined the Life Sciences team in October 2011. Previously, she completed a postdoctoral research position studying the regulation of cardiac function and disease by cell signalling pathways at the University of Manchester and was project manager of the winning 2010 Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur’s Scheme team. Laura obtained a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Manchester and a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of York
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About University of Cambridge Enterprise: Cambridge Enterprise helps the University of Cambridge’s researchers & academics to commercialise their ideas for the benefit of society.
Peri Cihan
Consultancy Manager of University of Cambridge Enterprise
Peri joined Cambridge Enterprise in January 2012 as Consultancy Administrator (maternity cover). Before joining Cambridge Enterprise Peri worked for CRAC: The Career Development Organisation for 4 years, where she developed strong project and event management skills. In her role at CRAC as a programme manager for Vitae, Peri was responsible for developing and delivering an annual programme of training activities for researchers.
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About University of Cambridge Enterprise: Cambridge Enterprise helps the University of Cambridge’s researchers & academics to commercialise their ideas for the benefit of society.
Gillian Gardner
Human Resources Manager of Accsys Technologies
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About Accsys Technologies: Accsys Technologies is a manufacturer of modified wood products used in the construction and timber industries.
Haydn Walker
Business Outreach Manager of UK Intellectual Property Office
Haydn is a Business Outreach Manager for the UK Intellectual Property Office. He works to help promote intellectual property rights to UK businesses and illustrates the benefits of IP to the business community. Haydn facilitates IP workshops and regularly delivers IP presentations to businesses, schools and universities on all aspects of patents, trade marks, registered designs and copyright.
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About UK Intellectual Property Office: UK Intellectual Property Office is the official government body responsible for intellectual property rights in the U.K.
