University of Pennsylvania names John Swartley associate vice provost for research and executive director of its Centre for Technology Transfer.

The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has found its new associate vice provost for research and executive director of its Centre for Technology Transfer (CTT).

John Swartley (pictured) received the promotion after being part of the CTT leadership team since 2007. He has served as interim executive director, deputy executive director, senior director and head of new ventures. He also led the creation and launch of CTT’s company startup strategy the Upstart Company Formation Programme.

Prior to joining UPenn, Swartley worked…