Jo Stark works for the University of Winchester as Head of Innovation & Commercialisation where he is leading the development and delivery of their new knowledge exchange strategy.
During his career in higher education, he has devised and delivered successful strategies and held responsibility for enterprise & entrepreneurship, innovation, business and regional engagement at universities across the South and Southwest.
He has a unique insight and understanding of both regional innovation ecosystems and creating the necessary culture and framework within a university to enable them to achieve shared ambitions.
He has a particular interest in the Creative & Cultural economies and has also spent time working in, and with global technology and data companies. Starting his career in the Creative Industries he is passionate about the importance of this sector to the UK economy and how it makes a significant contribution to our communities and region.