Douglas is a distinguished business development professional with over a decade of experience in fostering university-industry collaborations. Joining Edinburgh Innovations (EI) in 2013 as Consultancy Manager, he excels in building transformative connections that enable organisations to address complex global challenges through collaborative innovation. Previously, he developed his expertise at Thomson Reuters, connecting financial experts with critical data services. Douglas has significantly shaped EI's engagement function, overseeing strategic initiatives such as the NatWest Centre for Purpose-Driven Innovation and the abrdn Centre for Investing Innovation. He values the dynamic community of experts at the University of Edinburgh, who are committed to using their knowledge collaboratively.