Our People

Alastair Smith

Dr Alastair Smith – CEO

Alastair combines world class scientific and technical knowledge with a highly commercial mindset.
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Tim Sykes

Tim Sykes – CFO

Tim Sykes is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a director of Penta Financial Direction Limited (“Penta”).
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Gwyn Humpfreys

Dr. Gwyn Humphreys – Non Executive Chairman

Gwyn has extensive experience of technology transfer and early-stage technology companies.
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Alan Aubrey

Alan Aubrey – Non Executive Director

Alan is the Chief Executive Officer of IP Group plc.
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Tony Robards

Prof. Tony Robards – Non Executive Director

Tony Robards was appointed the first HSBC Chair of Innovation at the University of York in September 2001.
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Chris Dryden

Chris Dryden – CEO Avacta Analytical

MBA with extensive experience in international commercialisation of technology products and services.
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Ged Holmes

Ged Holmes – CEO Avacta Animal Health

Ged has extensive management experience in technology businesses with a strong emphasis around sales & marketing.
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