Editorial from James Mawson, editor-in-chief, Global Corporate Venturing
There is a spring in the step of many corporate venturers currently. This might have to do with the number of new units being set up and the promotions many are experiencing. In the past month alone, three of Global Corporate Venturing’s Rising Stars selected and celebrated at our awards in Sonoma, California, in January have taken on higher roles.
Akira Kirton, commercialisation director at BP Ventures, became co-head with Meghan Sharp; Jack Young became head of venture capital at…