After an extensive search, the university has appointed Luke Hakes to the role of independent chairman in its technology transfer office.
UMI3, Manchester University’s tech transfer office, today appointed Luke Hakes as its new independent chairman, succeeding Krishnamurthy Rajagopal, who is leaving after six years in the role.
Hakes, who was awarded with a BSc in Biochemistry with Biotechnology in 2002, an MSc in Bioinformatics in 2003, and a PhD in Computational Genetics in 2006, all from Manchester University, will commence his role on January 1 2017.
Hakes is currently investment director at venture capital firm Octopus Ventures, where…
