Ryan Sylvester
Lead Sector Specialist - Investment Zone (Health, Wellbeing & Life Sciences) @South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Sector Specialist - Investment Zone (Health, Wellbeing & Life Sciences) @South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Sheffield, GB
Lead a team driving innovation and business growth across key sectors, with a focus (for myself) on Health, Wellbeing, and Life SciencesDeveloped and implemented strategies to position South Yorkshire as the go-to destination for ambitious businesses and investorsBuilt and nurtured partnerships with local authorities, universities, accelerators, and industry leadersDelivered high-impact projects, events, and enterprise support services tailored to the evolving needs of the ecosystemAdvised entrepreneurs and businesses at all stages, connecting them to relevant resources and opportunitiesEnsured alignment of Investment Zone activities with broader regional priorities, including net zero, skills, and digital transformation
EDUCATION
University of Hull
BSc Hons, Geography
SKILLS
ABOUT RYAN SYLVESTER
I lead South Yorkshire’s Investment Zone sector specialist team, connecting ambitious businesses with the resources, networks, and support needed to deliver on their growth plans. I maintain a sector development role which focuses on how the region can strengthen its reputation for Health, Wellbeing, and Life Sciences, working with partners to ensure the right resources are in place to help local companies successfully bring to market new products and services. Alongside other strategic projects, I am leading the implementation of the Government\'s Business Growth Service within South Yorkshire which aims to address a range of challenges within the business support landscape.Key Experience, Skills and Strengths- Over a decade of experience at the intersection of regional development, business support, finance and Knowledge exchange- Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and ecosystem specialists- Strategic planning, programme management, and business case delivery- Deep sector knowledge: Health, Wellbeing & Life Sciences- Stakeholder engagement: entrepreneurs, investors, universities, policymakers- Building and maintaining collaborative networks across public and private sectors- Translating complex policy and technical concepts into actionable insights- Agile, data-driven decision making and performance tracking
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