A new profession, knowledge transfer, has emerged to manage the process of turning technology, know-how, expertise and skills into innovative, commercial products and services.
The IKT will set standards for development of the profession and address issues surrounding accreditation, certification and training. Using the latest IT, the Institute will become a major force, helping knowledge transfer professionals work effectively by drawing on best international practice.
Existing bodies bring together the organisations involved in knowledge transfer. IKT is different. It is dedicated solely to meeting the needs of the individuals involved in knowledge transfer; the professionals which make this dynamic new industry.
The growing need to commercialise the output of publicly-funded research and knowledge intensive activity – be it in the sciences, to the arts and social sciences – is evidenced by the fact that there are around 12,500 knowledge transfer professionals employed in the UK and Ireland.
There is an urgent requirement to turn cutting edge research into viable business propositions quickly; to effectively increase the rate of research outputs. Business, intermediaries and development organisations can make this happen. The development of this fresh, new profession will have a major role in the successful commercialisation of research and other knowledge-intensive activity for the benefit of the economy and society.
Governance
As a membership organization, IKT recognizes that its stakeholders and members should play a significant part in the future direction of the Institute and that the governance and management structures should reflect this. The Board and its committees will be fairly elected and appointed and the composition balanced to reflect the range of interests in knowledge transfer. The Board currently comprises the Chairman, 17 appointed Board members and 3 member elected Board members. The number of member elected Board members will increase in line with membership numbers. An Executive Committee has been appointed by the Board and is responsible for the day to day running of the Institute. The Executive Committee are the legal directors of the company.
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Sir Brian Fender
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Chairman & Executive Committee member
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| Dr Philip Graham | Executive Director & Executive Committee member | |
| Dr Ian Harrison | Chairman of Membership and Professional Standards Committee & Executive Committee member | |
| Brian McCaul | Company Secretary & Executve Committee member | |
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Linda Baines
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Honarary Treasurer & Executive Committee member
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Kim Dovell
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Executive Committee member | |
| Adrian Hill | Executive Committee member | |
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Prof. Madeleine Atkins
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Vice Chancellor, Coventry University
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HEFCE/UUK
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Jane Davies
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CEO, Manchester Science Parks and Chair UKSPA
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UKSPA
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Dr Patrick Frain
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Director, Nova UCD and Chair ProTon Europe
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Ireland & Europe
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| Mike Hall | Deputy Director, Association of Universitites of the Easr of England | University Associations |
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Dr Alison Hodge
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University Partnerships Director, QinteiQ and Chair ICARG
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CBI (ICARG)
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Steve McQuillan
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Managing Director, National Physics Laboratory and Managing Director of AIRTO
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AIRTO
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Dr Edwin Metcalfe
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Head of Science Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, SEEDA
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Regional Development Agencies
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Caroline Quest
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Managing Director, Queen Mary Innovation Ltd and Chair AURIL
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AURIL
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Dr Douglas Robertson
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Director of Business Development, Newcastle University and Director PRAXIS
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PRAXIS
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Dr Maire Smith
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Director of Product and Technology, Department of Health
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NHS
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Robin Webb
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Director of Innovation, UKIPO |
UKIPO
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| Member elected members | ||
| Dr Gerry Black | Senior KTP Adviser | Member elected |
| Dr Cathy Garner | CEO Manchester Knowledge | Member elected |
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Prof. Barry Winn
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Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) University of Hull | Member elected |
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the IKT's activity please call Dr Philip Graham on
Chairman and President
Sir Brian was appointed as IKT's first Chairman in 2005 to oversee the establishment and development of the Institute
IKT Executive Director
Dr Graham is responsible for executive leadership of the Institute .
IKT Chairman of Membership and Professional Standards Committee.
Ian Harrison retired as Director, Innovation Diffusion, Office of Science and Innovation, DTI in July 2006.
IKT Corporate Services
Kim is responsible for corporate services including finance and membership administration.
Brian is the Institute's Company Secretary but also leads on the development of the Institute's on-line presence and services. He chairs the IKT ICT sub-committee. 
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