Strategic Sector Champion – Sustainable and Cross-sector technologies

Yorkshire Forward

Hilda Coulsey

Profile 

• In depth understanding of a range of industries; including chemical, polymer material, pharmaceutical, energy, environmental
• Leadership experience in both the private and public sectors
• Professionally qualified chemical engineer with an extensive variety of experiences of directing research and development in international businesses
• Key roles in strategic technology innovation and exploitation for businesses, including technology portfolio management and trading internationally   
• Successful commercial delivery of major capital and revenue projects
• Extensive experience of working with regulators and legislators, business and public funding bodies and universities

Current Role: Strategic Sector Champion

• Developing major innovation initiatives of benefit to clusters of businesses
• Working with individual businesses to maximize their innovation and growth opportunities
• Discussing potential investment opportunities for regional companies and inward investors
• Developing individual collaborative activities between businesses and the knowledge base