Work with an expert
When you work with Exeter Innovation, you can benefit first-hand from the knowledge of innovators and experts in their field, who feel passionately about where collaboration can take your organisation.
We have strengths in health and wellbeing, environment and sustainability, data science and emerging technology and much more. Our experts apply their insights to solve challenges locally, nationally and globally.
Our team can connect you with the right researchers to meet your needs.
Contact the team
| Role | Name | Email address |
|---|---|---|
| Head of Exeter Innovation, Cornwall | Dr Kara Bogus | k.bogus2@exeter.ac.uk |
| Head of Business Development (Cornwall) | Jim Grant | j.a.t.grant@exeter.ac.uk |
| Head of Business Support | Joe Pearce | j.c.pearce@exeter.ac.uk |
| Head of Degree Apprenticeships | Dan Hallam | d.hallam@exeter.ac.uk |
| Head of Business School Partnerships and Programmes | Ben Clifford-Kitching | b.clifford-kitching@exeter.ac.uk |
| Head of Data, Engineering and Physical Sciences | Dr Isabel Gonzalez | i.gonzalez@exeter.ac.uk |
| Head of Environment and Clean Growth | Alex Huke | a.r.huke@exeter.ac.uk |
| Head of Health and Life Sciences | Hannah Williams | h.williams7@exeter.ac.uk |
| Head of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Security | Jess Hurrell | jess.hurrell@exeter.ac.uk |
| Head of Corporate Partnerships | Sophie Smith | s.c.smith@exeter.ac.uk |
| Head of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) | Sophie O’Callaghan | s.v.g.ocallaghan@exeter.ac.uk |
| Contract Research and Consultancy Manager | Dr Carrie Rye | c.a.rye@exeter.ac.uk |
| Senior Commercialisation Manager – Health and Life Sciences | Dr Tori Hammond | V.Hammond@exeter.ac.uk |
| Senior Commercialisation Manager – Environment, Science and Economy | Jim Williams | J.M.Williams@exeter.ac.uk |
| Employer Engagement and Student Employment Manager | Steve Wallers | s.wallers@exeter.ac.uk |
Hannah Williams
Head of Health, Life Sciences & Security
Hannah is the Impact and Partnership lead for nutrition, physical activity and mental health. Her focus is on creating ongoing strategic relationships between external organisations and academics at the University of Exeter. She supports academics with commercially funded research through various mechanisms such as contract research, consultancy and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) within the area of healthy ageing.
Email: H.Williams7@exeter.ac.uk
Dr Kara Bogus
Ben Clifford-Kitching
Dr Isabel Gonzalez
Head of Data, Engineering and Physical Sciences
Isabel leads the Data, Engineering and Physical Sciences Team spearheading and supporting collaborative research, partnership and impact development with industry, external stakeholders and government partners. She also leads the Data Science and AI partnserhsip strategy at Exeter and manages the corporate relationship with BT.
Email: I.Gonzalez@exeter.ac.uk
Alex Huke
Head of Environment and Clean Growth
Alex leads the Environment and Clean Growth Team spearheading and supporting collaborative research, partnership and impact development with industry, NGO's and government partners.
Email: A.R.Huke@exeter.ac.uk
Jess Hurrell
Head of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Security
I am the Senior Impact and Partnership Development Manager for Society and Culture. I oversee a group of experts in culture, heritage, the creative industries, education and policy. My own particular area of expertise is Government, Crime, Justice and Law.
Email: Jess.Hurrell@exeter.ac.uk
Dr Neil Hayes
Assistant Director for Enterprise and Innovation Programmes
Neil leads the Enterprise & Innovation Programmes team which is responsible for seeking, securing and managing commercial opportunities arising from exploitation of the University's intellectual property, contract research and consultancy services, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and managing translational funding awards.
Email: N.W.Hayes@exeter.ac.uk
Brigid Howarth
Assistant Director for Corporate Partners and Sector Development
Brigid is the Assistant Director of the Sector Teams that support impact development, research collaboration with external partners, and income generation across the University.
Email: B.B.Howarth@exeter.ac.uk
Louise Osborne
Assistant Director for Skills and Regional Engagement
Louise leads the Innovation, Impact & Business team in Cornwall and is responsible for the strategic economic development work of the University’s Cornwall campus, contributing to the University’s wider regional plans and ambitions.
Email: L.P.Osborne@exeter.ac.uk
