A member of the Invest in Dorset Team, an economic development professional specialising in inward investment and business growth of the key sectors within Dorset's economy: Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing (Aerospace, Defence and Marine) and Agri-Tech/Aquaculture. Creator and project lead for South West Agritech, combining and promoting the strengths of the advanced technologies of South West England. 24 years’ experience of working with the public and private sector within local government and particularly with the Department for Business and Trade. A wealth of knowledge of leading business/ industrial sectors in Dorset and the Great South West. Founding member of the South West FDI Operational Group, Co Founder/Secretariat SWAN South West Aquaculture Network 2020-2023, Dorset Council Steering Group Member: Dorset Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster, Maritime UK South West, South West Region Defence & Security Cluster and Great South West Food Security Programme Board.