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Chief R&D Officer | Executive Board Member | Innovation | NED | FMCG

Excited to have the opportunity to lead a great team and be part of driving innovation across the UK. Innovate UK Innovate UK Business Connect

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Indro Mukerjee announced in January that he would be concluding his role as CEO of Innovate UK at the end of September this year. The process to recruit the next leader of Innovate UK, who will be appointed by Ministers, is ongoing. In the meantime, we are delighted to announce that Stella Peace has been confirmed as interim leader of Innovate UK from 1st October 2024. Stella currently leads Innovate UK’s Heathy Living and Agriculture domain as Executive Director, and brings significant senior leadership experience in business, research and innovation. Indro said: “Stella is a highly experienced senior leader who has already made a significant impact across our Innovate UK system. I’m pleased that she has been confirmed to step into this important role and lead our brilliant team of dedicated professionals. Together, they will continue to support innovative UK businesses, driving greater economic growth and productivity.” Stella commented: “I am very excited to be taking on this leadership role at such an important time. I’m looking forward to working with the entire Innovate UK team to deliver and support the innovation journey for businesses across the UK." As the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK works to support UK businesses to start, grow and scale through innovation. We support business innovation through a system of professionals across Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect, a nationwide network of Business Growth advisers and a Catapult network operating across 50 locations throughout the UK. 🔗 Read the full announcement and learn more about Stella: https://ow.ly/e2HO50SSLqB

Nick Gough

CEO & founder, previously employed at Cranfield University after rising to director level in blue-chip global companies

7mo

Hi Stella, huge congrats. That looks like a superb appointment and I’m sure you’ll add significantly to Innovate UK’s mission.

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Maria Pia De Caro

CSCO | Non-Executive Director | Supply Chain transformation | Sustainability | Global, Regional & Local Supply Chains | FMCG

7mo

Our super star!!!

Arup Nandi

Research Fellow (Director) of Technology Platforms at Mondelēz International, Driving Innovation

7mo

Many congratulations Stella. There is none more capable that you for this role. Good luck!

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Angel Medina

Professor in Applied Mycology and Director of the Environmental Sustainability Theme at Cranfield University

7mo

Congratulations Stella!! Looking forward to what the future looks like!! Hope we can help you and Innovate UK on making science available for businesses!

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Sebastian Munden

CHAIR | SENIOR ADVISER | SPEAKER

7mo

Great opportunity! Well done Stella.

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Matthias Stein

Support and accelerate value creation of FMCG clients by scaling up innovations and expansion.

7mo

Great news! Fits like a glove is the phrase that comes to mind. Congrats & loads of success!

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Jane Wall

Managing Director at BioIndustry Association

7mo

Great news Stella Peace !!

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Congratulations Stella! Innovate are very lucky to have you

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Gregg Lehmberg

President at E2E Operational Excellence, LLC

7mo

Perfect choice for a role like this. Wishing you the best!

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Deepak Mhasavade

Senior Scientist at TeaTechnology Unit - Unilever

7mo

Congratulations Stella! Wishing you the best.

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