Jo was appointed Managing Director of OI in October 2017, having originally joined in November 2000 to open Culham Innovation Centre. Jo has over 20 years’ experience in the operation and management of incubators and innovation centres and has led several feasibility studies undertaking site assessments, developing operating models and has overseen the mobilisation and opening of many of OI’s centres. Jo is a regular speaker at conferences on innovation centre and incubation best practice.