Mrs Jo Hancock

Programme Manager - Success Through Research, Innovation & Development Excellence (STRIDE)

Responsible for the design, strategic direction and delivery of STRIDE on behalf of the University of Plymouth. Working with a range of senior stakeholders, academics and organisations to deliver a high-quality B2B programme that champions innovation; resulting in commercialisation, increased productivity and sustainable change in businesses throughout Cornwall, whilst bringing forward collaborations and commercial opportunities to the University of Plymouth.

For the last 14 years, I have honed my skills as a programme/project manager, successfully leading on and delivering 20 high performing projects with a collective value in excess of £27M.

Having worked in the private and public sector, I have a solid background in strategic business development, change management, leadership, management coaching and the successful implementation of new ideas that drive organisational growth and revenue.