Matt Perkins is stepping down from his position as chief executive of Oxford University Innovation after seven years.

Wayne Plourde has taken over as director of RIT’s Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office.

Rowan University’s director of technology commercialisation Yatin Karpe will join Texas State University in September.

Jessica Silvaggi has been promoted to president of the UWM Research Foundation as her former boss Brian Thompson moves to UW-Milwaukee as chief innovation and partnership officer.

LSU’s Office of Innovation and Technology Commmercialization has brought in Spencer Rogers as its new director.

Patricia Stepp is leaving Skysong Innovations to become assistant vice-president for technology transfer at Rice University next month.

Lisa Smith and Mike Rees have been appointed chief executive and chairman, respectively, of the recently launched university venture fund Midlands Mindforge.

Dedric Carter is joining UNC Chapel Hill to become chief innovation officer and vice chancellor for innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development.