CEO候选人信息

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERDIGITAL CATAPULTROLE SPECIFICATION Digital Catapult–Snapshot Digital Catapult is a deep tech and advanced digital technologies organisation. It has a critical role to play in co-ordinating and catalysing the UK’s world-class science,research, technology and innovation infrastructure, helping to deliver the UK’s industrialstrategy and supporting economic growth. Digital Catapult supports the growth of new ventures by helping them understand,develop and deploy a wide range of frontier technologies. It bridges the gap between the research sector, start-ups, industry, government andinvestors to support innovation and unlock commercial opportunities. Digital Catapult is part of theInnovateUK Catapult Network. Funded byUK Research &Innovation,the Catapults work together to providecutting-edge R&D facilitiesandtechnical expertise to support UK businessinnovation. 2,604Company engagementssince 2020 400+Creative deep techcompanies supported since2018 66New industrial collaborationsin FY24/25 £596mInvestment raised bystartups since 2018 Accelerating the practical applicationofdeep tech innovationtoequip the UKto be future ready Digital Catapult was established in 2013, with a registered office in London and anexpanding network of offices and labs currently located in Belfast, Bristol andGateshead. Visitwww.digicatapult.org.ukfor more information. Sectors & Services Digital Catapult’s current focus lies in the following sectors, though the potential exists toexpand intoother high-growth parts of the economy: Energy &Utilities Digital Catapult provides the followingservices: ▪Research & DevelopmentAdvising on policy and conducting research on emerging technology trends, or helping companies benefit from the cutting edge of technology through research anddevelopment activities with a focus on technology integration and application in newareas. ▪Testbed FacilitiesOperating physical and digital facilities, providing access for companies to explore deep tech. ▪Innovation & AccelerationAddressing real-world needs by aligning programmes to industry challenges and themes and delivering impact for startups and scaleups through thematic and cross-technologyinnovation and acceleration activities, including ecosystem mapping and field labs. “The gains from AI innovation alone could add up to£47 billion a year for the UK in productivity gains overthe next decade.” ▪Consultancy & StrategyProviding support in areas such as market research and capability mapping, programme and technology design services, product management, product and technology roadmapdevelopment, new business model development, and the preparation of regional,national and international innovation insights and market considerations. -The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, November 2025 Deep Tech Innovation Ecosystem Digital Catapult helps new ventures,startupsand scaleups connect withinvestors,largebusinessesandgovernmentto drive developments in deep tech and advanced digitaltechnologies. Digital Catapult helps build a productive innovation ecosystem by: ▪Working directly with the UK’s world-classresearch institutions and universitiesto developand fund their research and commercialise frontier technologies.▪Collaborating across the Catapult Network to optimise outcomes for current and futureresearch programmes and scale-up initiatives.▪Connecting promising start-ups to potential funders, including UK and EU grant givers, theBritish Business Bankand commercial investors.▪Enabling interested investors to scout the most promising startups, as well as to meet like-minded investors focused on the same technologies.▪Deploying its market and technology insights via regularpublications,including researchreports, case studies and guides that enable real-world adoption.▪Hosting regular in-person and onlineeventson specific topics and technologies ofinterest. “Byimproving access to data for innovators,researchers and businesses across the UK, we cantransform lives through better public services andcutting-edge innovation.” -The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, November 2025 The Position Digital Catapult seeks a commercially-mindedand entrepreneurial CEOwho will drive theorganisation into its next phase and further cement Digital Catapult as a leader in advanceddigital technology innovation and applied research. Time Commitment The role requires a full-time commitment, which includesbeing a visible presencein the London office. The CEO willalso beexpected to visit offices across the UK on a regularbasis to maintain visibility and foster collegiality across theorganisation and with key regional stakeholders. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to evolve and add value to a significant national asset. The CEO will be responsible for leading a team that works with a broad range ofstakeholders–research institutions, universities,new ventures, scale-ups, establishedbusinesses, investors, government and public sector bod