James Kitson
Head of Commercialiation @University of York
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Commercialiation @University of York
Responsible for managing the University of York\'s commercailisation activity including- Team leadership - New opportunity disclosures - Due diligence - Technology and commercial development- Out-licencing deals- New spin-out company formation- Post deal management and support- Patent and other IP portfolio management
EDUCATION
University of Bradford
Bachelor's Degree
King James, Knaresborough
High School
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES KITSON
A highly motivated, dedicated, and experienced Innovation, Commercialisation, and IP professional with over 15 years of impactful experience, including a strong focus on driving the growth and funding of early-stage technology companies. Known for being organised and hard-working, I thrive on learning and tackling new challenges.As the Head of Commercialisation at the University of York, I successfully built a new commercialisation team from scratch, growing it from 2 to 9 people and implementing all new systems and processes, including for opportunity disclosure, patent management, and spin-out company monitoring. I have a proven track record in company formation and to managing large IP portfolios. I excel at building and nurturing relationships, and beyond my direct management roles, I bring valuable board-level experience as a Non-Executive Director and Board Observer for various spin-out companies, including Phorest Diagnostics, Teacher Success Platform, Petriva, and C-Capture Ltd, where I provided strategic advice, governance, and supported significant Series A investment rounds. My background also includes managing large capital research programs and driving strategic R&D projects, securing significant capital investment and establishing new research collaborations.I am passionate about translating innovative research into commercial success and am adept at strategic and operational management within dynamic, entrepreneurial environments.
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