Diarmuid O’Brien will continue to act as CEO of Cambridge Enterprise for one day a week.

Diarmuid O'Brien

Diarmuid O’Brien, chief executive of the University of Cambridge’s commercialisation arm Cambridge Enterprise, is set to become pro-vice-chancellor for innovation at the institution in April.

O’Brien will replace Andy Neely, whose term will conclude at the end of next month. O’Brien will continue to serve as chief executive of Cambridge Enterprise for one day a week “to provide continuity and connection”.

The new appointment comes

Thierry Heles

Thierry Heles is editor-at-large of Global University Venturing and Global Corporate Venturing, and host of the Beyond the Breakthrough podcast.