The Oxford to Cambridge Partnership has announced the appointment of two highly-accomplished individuals as Non-Executive Directors who will join from 1 September:
- Dr Barbara Ghinelli, Director, Innovation Clusters and Harwell Campus, UKRI-Science and Technologies Facilities Council
- Professor Lynette Ryals OBE, CEO of MK:U and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield University
Dipesh J Shah OBE, the Partnership’s Chair, welcomed Barbara and Lynette. He said: “I’m delighted that Barbara and Lynette are joining the Partnership Board. They bring a range of skills and experiences, as well as local knowledge, to the Partnership Board. I look forward to working with them in our shared endeavour across the Oxford the Cambridge region.”
The Partnership will champion the Oxford to Cambridge region as a world leader of innovation and business, acting to achieve environmentally sustainable and inclusive growth that brings benefits to communities now and in the future. It will do so by bringing together people and organisations with the expertise, insights, and roles, to deliver innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges faced.
Professor Lynette Ryals OBE, added: “I am delighted to be joining the Partnership Board at this exciting time. Both MK:U and Cranfield University sit at the heart of the Oxford to Cambridge region, with close links to business, industry and the community – I look forward to working with the Board to promote and harness the incredible potential of our region to deliver innovation and sustainable growth.”
Dr Barbara Ghinelli, said: “I am deeply honoured to be a part of the OxCam partnership. Innovation is a team sport, and it is essential that we unite our efforts to create an environment in the region where individuals and organisations can truly thrive, actively participate, and make world-changing impact. I look forward to working with the Partnership to enable a supportive ecosystem that encourages creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of breakthrough ideas, so that we can unlock the full potential of our collective talents.”
