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Dr Rhian Hayward MBE has acted as Vice Chair of the UK Science Park Association, held public appointments for Welsh Government including membership of the Welsh Industrial Development Board and the Food & Drink Industry Board and became a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
Dr Hayward's commitment to science and innovation continues from a series of roles in the commercialisation of life science technologies in the private and public sectors. Amongst these, Dr Hayward has founded a consultancy business to assist investors in the due diligence around technology-based businesses, held marketing and business development roles in biotech companies (including Abcam plc) and technology transfer roles in the Higher Education sector.
Dr Hayward was awarded an MBE for her services to Entrepreneurship in Wales.
Dr Rhian Hayward MBE, Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, located on the west coast of Wales, is a beautiful university town with exceptional seaside views contrasting with state of the art locations for meetings and tours of technical facilities. A perfect retreat, while on the main train line from Birmingham and London, for think tanks/round tables, focus groups and symposia as well as larger conferences, Mid Wales has lots to offer to create a wonderful, balanced event to satisfy."
