‘A real privilege and honour to have worked with the PSP team’
One of the country’s leading science parks is announcing it’s starting a search for a new CEO. It follows the news that Plymouth Science Park’s CEO, Ian McFadzen, will be stepping down from his role in November 2024.
The former marine biologist had led PSP for seven years and will be taking up the position of CEO at the Ocean Conservation Trust.
The 25-acre campus is home to science and technology businesses involved in the health, marine, earth and life sciences, digital and creative sectors.
It’s seen as a leading hub for innovative science and technology firms in the south west of England. It’s key member of the national Science Park Association.
‘Under Ian’s stewardship, the Science Park has continued to evolve as a thriving centre of innovation and opportunity,’ says Chris Richards, Chair of PSP.
‘The Board of PSP would like to thank Ian for his remarkable contribution to the enterprise over the last seven years. We wish him every success in his new challenge.’
‘We are focusing now on finding an exceptional new CEO who can work with the Board, tenants and key partners to ensure the science park evolves and progresses as a leading hub of science, technology and innovation for the region and beyond.’
‘It’s been a real privilege and honour to have worked with the PSP team’ says PSP CEO Ian McFadzen.
‘High value jobs in technology’
PSP says that his leadership has seen the park benefit from the fostering and creation of ‘high-value jobs in technology enterprises across various sectors.’
‘It’s been a real privilege and honour to have worked with the PSP team these past seven years,’ says Ian McFadzen.
‘Not only is the Science Park a leading institution that helps foster innovative firms, but we’ve always strived to be an open and collaborative organisation, working to elevate the amazing science and technology ecosystem centred on Plymouth.’
‘I’m excited about the next chapter for me personally but want to pay tribute to the many colleagues and people across the Park and other organisations, who I’ve had the pleasure of working with.’
A former marine biologist, Mr McFadzen has been a strong advocate for forging regional and national partnerships whilst at the Science Park.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and Director of the UK Science Park Association.
Previous roles have included Commercial Director at the University of Plymouth, Head of the Marine Innovation Centre in Plymouth, and founder and technical director of Biovault.
Plymouth Science Park is home to around 90 innovative science and technology firms and works closely with a number of key organisations, including: the University of Plymouth, Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Freeport and Oceansgate.
Ian McFadzen will continue in his role until November 8, 2024, when he takes up the position at Ocean Conservation Trust.
Earlier this year saw Plymouth Science Park (PSP) and the National Composites Centre (NCC) enter into a strategic partnership to enhance the region’s technology sector.
One of their key goals is to accelerate the adoption of cutting edge technologies which’ll enhance the region’s position as a leader in emerging technologies.
