Chris Hall, Hive Business Manager at Nottingham Trent University

Chris Hall is The Hive Business Manager, responsible for running The Hive, a purpose built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise at Nottingham Trent University. The Hive was created in 2001 to help support staff, students and alumni develop high growth creative, knowledge and technology based start-up enterprises and give them the skills to run their own businesses, as well as to help drive the entrepreneurship agenda into the curriculum across the university. 

Prior to joining The Hive, Chris worked for over 35 years in a wide range of companies throughout British Industry from “blue chip” to SME’s, in sectors ranging from heavy engineering to food and drink and from roofing products to plastics. Principally employed in roles of operational management, manufacturing and logistics, he has managed several subsidiary operations for major plc’s and has also run his own business consultancy.

Andrew Hartley, Commercial Director at the University of Derby

Andrew Hartley is the University’s Commercial Director with responsibility for the University of Derby Corporate, the University’s commercial operations, Innovation for Learning, business incubation, Derby Theatre, business support, external funding and intellectual property management.

Prior to joining the University, Andrew was a Director of Beck & Pollitzer Engineering Ltd with a particular brief to develop the company’s European and International operations. Beck & Pollitzer Engineering are an engineering services contractor specialising in the installation and relocation of industrial plant and machinery.

Stuart Marriott, Employer Development Manager at De Montfort University

Stuart Marriott is the Employer Development Manager for De Montfort University, responsible for enhancing engagement with graduate recruiters through events organisations and networks. More recently Stuart has taken over the management of the Campus Enterprise Opportunities and Enterprise Inc projects at De Montfort University. Part of the Careers & Employment Support team in Student Services, Stuart organises a number of careers fairs and networking events along with a successful presentation programme called Employer Wednesday.

Stuart has worked for De Montfort University since 2000, initially coordinating the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education research and subsequently the National Student Survey for the institution before moving into the Employer Development role in May 2009. Prior to joining the EMIN Board, Stuart was a Trustee and Treasurer of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisers (AGCAS) and also a Board member of the Higher Education Careers Service Unit (HECSU).

Andrew Stevenson, Chairman of EMIN and Director of Enterprise@Lincoln at the University of Lincoln

Andrew is Director of Enterprise@Lincoln at the University of Lincoln. He initially came to the University to establish the award winning business incubation centre, Sparkhouse, which over the last 6 years has supported the new start of over 80 businesses focused on the development and use of new technologies.

Enterprise@Lincoln is an innovative central department working with students (through an opportunities service, student job shop and Sparkhouse), staff (through enterprising teaching & learning and technology transfer services) and employers (through the employer engagement and knowledge exchange teams). Andrew is also currently a director of UK Business Incubation.