UK Innovate is pleased to announce that Matthew Upton has been appointed director of technology commercialization.
Following the departure of Taunya Phillips, Upton stepped into the role of acting director of technology commercialization earlier this year, bringing his extensive experience to UK’s innovation ecosystem. Now, he has been officially named director, further solidifying his leadership in this role.
Previously, Upton served as the senior associate director of intellectual property development for almost five years, working closely with UK innovators to identify, analyze and protect university-developed innovations.
In his role as director, Upton will continue to lead a team dedicated to managing the university's intellectual property, licensing and startup portfolios, further advancing UK Innovate's impact.
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