Dr Mairi Gibbs named as Oxford University Innovation's new CEO
Oxford University Innovation (OUI) has revealed the permanent appointment of Dr Mairi Gibbs as its new chief executive.
Gibbs, whose expertise spans management of technology transfer teams and processes, partnerships, formation of spinout companies, licensing, patent portfolio management and consultancy services, said she was very proud.
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"At OUI we create world-class companies and license game-changing technologies which are helping to solve the world’s biggest problems.
"We also offer a bespoke academic consultancy service, providing a gateway to over 6,500 experts from more than 50 departments across the University. I want to nurture Oxford’s thriving innovation ecosystem to deliver inclusive economic return and societal benefit for Oxford, the region and the UK."
Baroness Nicola Blackwood, chair of OUI and Genomics England, added: "Since taking on the interim position in March 2024, Mairi has already demonstrated the value of her expertise and vision.
"Under her stewardship, OUI will undoubtedly deliver growth through evolving OUI’s licensing partnerships, accelerating our spinout creation, while nurturing a thriving student entrepreneurship and academic consultancy culture.”
The university recently held on to the UK’s no. 1 higher education institution position in the 2024 Beauhurst Spotlight on Spinouts report, with 210 spinouts created.
It has created over 300 companies including spinouts, start-ups and social ventures. Oxford is developing fast-growth commercial sectors, including AI, with 21 companies located in Oxford’s local authority.
