Former academic leadership of School of Biological Science and School of Chemistry in Russell Group University, then Director of Science and Technology of main UK funder of non-medical biosciences, responsible for developing and implementing scientific strategy.

Former member of top management team of a world Top 20 University.

Experience of Trusteeship and Directorship of research institutes and learned societies..

Member of national and international science advisory committees

Specialities: environmental microbiology; molecular biology; academic and public science strategy; science review; science consultancy; public engagement in science; government-academic liaison