An economic development professional specialising in inward investment and business growth of key sectors in Dorset's economy Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing (Aerospace, Defence and Marine) and Agri-Tech/Aquaculture. Creator and project lead for South West Agritech, combining and promoting the strengths of the advanced technologies of all six of the South West's Local Enterprise Partnerships. 20 years experience of working with the public and private sector within local government on commercial property and key sector development within Dorset. A wealth of knowledge of leading business/ industrial sectors in Dorset and the Great South West working in the key regional sectors of aerospace, defence, marine and agri-tech. Founding member of the South West FDI Operational Group, Co Founder/Secretariat SWAN South West Aquaculture Network (Maritime UK South West) 2020-2023, Dorset Council Steering Group Member Dorset Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster.
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