Paul Kirkbright is Programme Director at BIG South London, leads the development of a best-in-class ecosystem of innovation and enterprise based collaboration to stimulate knowledge-based growth and improve productivity right across the South London region. BIG South London brings together knowledge and expertise of nine HEIs and five FECs, working with the five South London Boroughs within the South London Partnership, to collaborate to support the growth, development and success of all South London-based businesses, charities, and third-sector organisations. Prior to his time with the South London Partnership, Paul worked as Deputy Provost on the development of University Centre Shrewsbury in Shropshire and as Director of Innovation and Enterprise at the University of Chester.