About
Rob Blenkinsopp is the spin out manager at QUBIS, where he works to maintain a flow of sustainable spinouts based on University research and to grow the value of existing portfolio companies. He previously served as Head of Innovation at a large sports-brand portfolio company, leading innovation strategy and processes. He holds a PhD from Loughborough University.
Experience
- QUBIS LtdSpinout Managercurrent2023 — presentBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Pentland BrandsHead of Innovation2020 — 2022
- Pentland BrandsInnovation Research and Testing Lead2018 — 2020Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Speedo International LtdInnovation Research Manager2014 — 2017Nottingham, United Kingdom
- adidas / Loughborough UniversityPhD Research Engineer2010 — 2014Loughborough, United Kingdom
- Cobham Advanced CompositesDesign Engineer (DIS Placement Year)2006 — 2007Leicestershite, United Kingdon
Education
- Loughborough UniversityDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering2010 — 2014
- Loughborough UniversityProduct Design Engineering MEng2004 — 2009
Skills & more
ResearchProject ManagementResearch and Development (R&D)Innovation ManagementProduct InnovationBusiness Model InnovationProduct DevelopmentCustomer Driven InnovationManagementInnovation ProcessInnovation Strategy
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Same school
Also attended Loughborough University43
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Shared employers
Also worked at QUBIS Ltd7
Marina DonohoeCEO at QUBISAndrew NortonChief Operating Officer (Interim) at QUBISArtin MoussaviChief Investment Officer at QUBISJulie GormleySpinout Manager (Life Sciences) at QUBISPatrick DewarPortfolio Manager at QUBISShehrezade ChaudhryCompany Secretary at QUBIS
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Also worked at Pentland Brands1
Colleagues at QUBIS
Andrew Norton
Chief Operating Officer (Interim) at QUBIS
Anne Dornan
Enterprise Network Manager 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