Mark Arnold has been hired as an associate vice president at University of Texas's commercialisation arm Discovery to Impact.

The professor of paediatrics has accepted a part time position as the inaugural vice provost for entrepreneurship.

Francis will serve as the associate vice president for innovation and development at UT Health San Antonio.

Vivian Cheng, formerly principal at venture firms CRV and Javelin Venture Partners, has joined the German industrial group’s CVC arm.

Jordan Turk, a nine-year veteran at the vehicle propulsion system producer, ascended to innovation and technology strategist.

Bain alumni-founded Vendelux, Common Sense Privacy, Duckbill, Hived and Qube received funding from the management consultancy-backed fund.

Rich Lyons, current chief innovation and entrepreneurship officer at UC Berkeley, will become the university’s next chancellor on July 1.

Yamaryo worked in business development and investments before leading the CVC.

Alves has accepted a new position at Brazilian cosmetics distributor Grupo Boticário.

Roland Nunheim will take over as managing director of BASF Venture Capital.