About
Anne Dornan supports the development of Queen's University's spin-out portfolio, connecting companies with advisors, funding and investment opportunities, and helps run commercialisation and innovation programmes such as ICURe alongside academic and ecosystem partners across the UK. She was previously Head of Innovation at Manchester Science Partnerships, providing growth support to over 200 science and technology companies. She has more than 15 years of experience in knowledge-based economic development, innovation policy, strategy and investment, and works as a non-executive director and board advisor.
Experience
- Queen's University BelfastQueens University Belfast Innovation Servicescurrent2020 β present
- University of ManchesterInnovation and Future Internet Programmescurrent2011 β presentManchester, United Kingdom
- Manchester Science PartnershipsHead of Innovation2011 β 2020Manchester, United Kingdom
- Manchester: Knowledge CapitalInnovation Partnerships Manager2007 β 2011Manchester, United Kingdom
- X2G ltd./GovData ltd.Senior Market Analyst2004 β 2007Manchester, United Kingdom
- University of ManchesterDevelopment and Alumni Relations - Annual Fund Officer2002 β 2004Manchester, United Kingdom
- Northern Ireland Civil ServiceCentral Promotions Team Assistant2000Belfast, United Kingdom
Education
- The University of ManchesterPMH, Power2001 β 2004
- The University of ManchesterInternational Business, Finance and Economics2000 β 2001
Skills & more
Business DevelopmentCompetitive Analysis5Management11Entrepreneurship17Program Management3Networking1Social Media4Business Intelligence2Stakeholder Engagement7Business Strategy14Proposal Writing2Innovation Management1
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Project ManagementAccount ManagementSustainabilityEvent ManagementResearchPublic SectorManagement ConsultingStrategyFrom Anne's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended The University of Manchester118
Joel NoyceInvestor at Moonfire VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at MedicxiAndy LeaverOperating Partner at Notion CapitalSimon SegarsExecutive Advisor at Black Opal VenturesHonor de WintonExecutive Assistant at Giant Ventures Global LlpRajiv DatarEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation Space
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Shared employers
Also worked at Queen's University Belfast2
Also worked at University of Manchester11
Laksh VohraAnalyst at EMV CapitalBenjamin BelotPartner at Kurma PartnersKshitij GirdharOperations Analyst at Leo Capital VenturesTony RavenChair of Board and Consultation Committee at UK Innovation & Science Seed FundAn Nguyα»
nPlatform at Dawn Capital LLPNikhita MistrySustainability Manager at Palatine
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Colleagues at QUBIS
Andrew Norton
Chief Operating Officer (Interim) at QUBIS
Artin Moussavi
Chief Investment Officer at QUBIS
Brian McCaul
CEO at QUBIS
David Moore
Head of Spinouts and Investments at QUBIS
Julie Gormley
Spinout Manager (Life Sciences) at QUBIS
Marina Donohoe
CEO at QUBIS
Patrick Dewar
Portfolio Manager at QUBIS
Rob Blenkinsopp
Spinout Manager at QUBIS