Dr Martin Davies is Pro Vice-Chancellor for Knowledge Exchange and Innovation at Kingston University, responsible for institutional KE strategy, business and regional engagement, and Degree Apprenticeships. He has more than 30 year’s experience working in research and academic roles, university knowledge exchange, business development, innovation support and economic development in London, and has held senior roles in a range of institutions including the University of Greenwich and UCL.. He is a past Chair of PraxisAuril and has founded spin-out companies in the biomedical sector.