Hub Team

Ana Avaliani: Head of Enterprise

Ana is responsible for the development and implementation of the Enterprise Hub strategy. Having started her career in a technology start up Ana has worked in public and private sector organisations in policy, R&D and consulting roles.

Ana’s expertise is in operations, change management and innovation management.

Angus Baker: Senior Programme Manager

Angus is the first point of contact for university-based entrepreneurs, being responsible for the design and delivery of the Enterprise Fellowships programme and leading on the provision of training for Hub Members. 

Wider expertise includes the management of research grants, delivery of IT systems, implementing culture change and the adoption of best practices in grant management.

Sarah Gummer: Programme Manager

Sarah is responsible for the design and the delivery of the Global Talent Enterprise Fellowships programme. Having previously worked on the Academy’s international research grants and innovation schemes, she has experience of supporting international researchers and entrepreneurs with their projects.

Catherine Capone: Programme Manager

Catherine is responsible for the SME Leaders Programme and the annual Reverse Pitching and London Tech Week events. Her background has been in supporting entrepreneurs to start their own businesses through business planning, cash flows and mentoring, as well as providing loans and grants to entrepreneurs.

Anna Hoang: Digital Communications Officer

Anna is responsible for overseeing Enterprise Hub's digital communications, looking after the Hub's social media channels, website blog content and e-newsletters. Due to her interest in science communications which she developed whilst studying biology at university, she has worked and volunteered in a variety of third sector roles in communications and public engagement.