Team Profiles
Tony Hawkins - Managing Director
Tony has over 25 years industry experience at Managing Director / Senior Director Level gained within the Food Industry within blue chip retail and manufacturing. As a career change he Joined Glyndŵr University 3 years ago and was appointed MD of Glyndŵr Innovations in 2008. Believing passionately in delivering quality customer service Tony has overall responsibility for all GI Activities.
Training and Consultancy Team
The training and consultancy team are equally responsible for the promotion, development and ongoing organisation of all training and consultancy activities.
Emma Bilson (Business Development Executive)
With a BA (Hons) in European Studies and French, Having worked both in France and its overseas territories Emma is fluent in a number of languages. Emma joined the Innovations team in 2009 and brings substantial experience in both International Sand UK sales having spent over 7 years in the Manufacturing industry with blue chip companies.
Kim Wright (Business Development Executive)
With a BA (Hons) in Social Science, and PTLLS qualified, Kim has extensive experience of working within Industry, the NHS and Universities in a number of key roles. With over 3 years at Glyndwr University Kim has substantial experience in linking the University’s expertise to meet business and public sector needs.
Suzanne Riley (Commercial Manager)
Suzanne joined the Innovations team in 2009, bringing with her over 18 years senior management experience within the Banking sector, notably within the sales and customer services arena. In addition to training and consultancy activities, Suzanne is also responsible for the creation of University Spinout Companies and building relationships with companies who wish to link with the University’s academic expertise.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Team
The KTP team are equally responsible for the promotion, development and ongoing organisation of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Caroline Stanton (Business Engagement Executive)
With a BA (Hons) in Law and Business Caroline joined the Innovations team in 2009. Caroline has a strong background in sales and the development and implementation of high customer service standards gained within blue chip manufacturing. In addition to the KTP activities, Caroline is also responsible for the development of “Business Engagement Events” across the region.
Sam Clutton (Business Engagement Executive)
Sam joined the University 3 years ago having previously worked across industry and the public sector in a number of wide ranging roles. In addition to the KTP activities, Sam is also responsible for the development of a range of “Business Engagement Events” both at the University and across the region.
Business & Research
Emma Jones (Business and Research Officer)
With a BA (Hons) In Business and Management, Emma joined the Innovations team in 2009 having previously spent 8 years within the Banking Sector working across a wide range of financial sectors in research roles. Emma underpins all KTP administration function within the GI team and is responsible for all aspects of marketing within the business
Leadership Management Wales Team
Based at Redwither Tower, Wrexham Industrial Estate
Laura Willington (Commercial Manager)
Laura has over 9 years experience in Higher Education, working to establish and develop strong relationships between the University sector and Industry in a number of key roles. Laura has worked on a number of funded projects working primarily with SME’s across North Wales. Laura holds a degree in Business Studies and a Masters Degree in Public Sector Management
Gemma Wrathall (Network Development Officer)
Gemma is responsible for promoting the activities of LMW to businesses, support agencies and networks across the North Wales Region