Rakhi Gibbons has become director of licensing at TLA after 12 years in the tech transfer business at University of Arizona and University of Michigan.

Tech Launch Arizona (TLA), University of Arizona’s commercialisation arm, has promoted Rakhi Gibbons (pictured), to director of licensing from her previous role as associate director for biomedical and life sciences licensing.

TLA will utilise Gibbons’ technical expertise in licensing matters such as marketing, drafting and negotiating agreements.

Her promotion comes on the back of her dedication to TLA and having impressed superiors with her consistent professionalism, mentorship of licensing managers, competence as associate director and ability to confront difficult situations.