Claire Pasquill

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Claire Pasquill is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Sussex Innovation, a role she recently assumed in October 2023.1 With a long history at the organization, Claire has been part of Sussex Innovation since 2012, initially serving as an Innovation Advisor before taking on more senior roles.1

Career Progression

Claire's career at Sussex Innovation has seen significant growth:

She started as an Innovation Advisor in 2012.1
Prior to her current role, she served as Head of Centres, Community and Outreach.1
In her new position as Deputy CEO, she also holds the title of Head of Sales and Marketing.1 2

Responsibilities

In her role as Deputy CEO, Claire's responsibilities include:

Coordinating consultancy activities across commercial, funded, and University programmes.1
Supporting the CEO with overall management of the organization.1
Overseeing sales and marketing efforts.1 2

Experience

Claire brings extensive experience to her position:

She has been running small businesses since 1998.3
She has over 20 years of experience in leading teams and mentoring individuals.3

Skills and Expertise

Claire is known for her:

Business management skills
Mentoring and coaching abilities
Team leadership
Experience in innovation and business development

Her diverse background and long-standing commitment to Sussex Innovation make her well-suited for her role in supporting and growing the organization's initiatives in innovation and entrepreneurship.