Takeda Ventures has brought on Mann as a senior partner who draws on extensive life sciences-focused venture capital experience.

Q&A with Andrea Course, venture principal, Shell Ventures

Q&A with Gayathri “G” Radhakrishnan, director of venture capital, Micron AI Fund

Daryush Ila, a 10-year tech transfer veteran at FSU, will assume the vice-president for innovation and research role at UWG.

Q&A with Aruna Subramanian, managing director, Sabic Ventures

Jim O’Neill, Duncan Johnson and Russell Schofield-Bezer will lead the investment company set up by the universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield.

Q&A with Oliver Finch, investor, Maersk Growth

JetBlue Technology Ventures has appointed Amy Burr as successor to previous president Bonny Simi, who has transitioned into an advisory role.

Patrick Cazeneuve will succeed inaugural president Pierre Dufresne at the regional tech transfer organisation, bringing with him 25 years of expertise.

Q&A with Iliana Portugues, head of UK disruptive innovation, National Grid Partners