Head of Cornwall Innovation Centres
Matt qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1991 and has over 30 years’ experience in the Commercial property industry working in senior sales and Management Board roles specialising in the managed office space and Innovation Centre arena.
Matt has extensive experience in maximising the performance of both private and public sector owned Innovation Centres located all over the UK. This combination of property and business expertise has provided a valuable insight into how collaborative and supportive environments can accelerate the growth of SMEs and start up enterprises.
Matt is passionate about creating commercially sustainable Innovation Centres that provide valuable business support to their customers and contribute to the long term economic value of a region.
Matt was appointed to his current role as the Head of Cornwall Innovation Centres in May 2017 and has accountability for the financial and contract performance of the three Cornwall Innovation Centres including managing and developing our wonderful Team.
Matt has maintained strong links with Cornwall over the past 25 years and enjoys spending time travelling as well as exploring the beautiful North Cornwall coastline with family and their two Border Collies
Contact: matthew.harrington@plymouth.ac.uk