The Design Programme Management

As Manager of The Design Programme, it’s my job to lead our fantastic team and ensure we deliver the best service for our clients and stakeholders. I’m responsible for all aspects of managing the programme: from liaising with funders in Brussels and creating partnerships with design organisations throughout the UK, to shaping all of our design related activity throughout the South West and speaking, on a daily basis, to local businesses who are keen to be part of the programme.Before working in design, I worked for a number of years in the University sector, managing large-scale projects with multiple partners. I established an international MBA programme in Poland, with French and UK universities and, before that, worked for the European Parliament in Luxembourg, Strasbourg and Brussels.

As well as managing the The Design Programme, I am a board member of the SW Design Forum.

I thrive on bringing businesses together with other organisations, experts or resources, in order to achieve their objectives and maximise their potential.

“Design is so powerful; it can truly transform businesses. I’ve seen it happen time and time again.”

As the Programme Facilitator, I manage the Programme’s events throughout the South West, and I provide support to the programme manager and the design advisers. 

Before joining The Design Programme in 2007, I worked within WSX Enterprise for six years.

“It gives me a great sense of achievement to know that we have helped businesses achieve their potential.”