Enterprise Solutions is the gateway for external organisations to access the University of Plymouth’s internationally renowned research expertise, world-class facilities and student talent.

Rich Adams – Business Engagement Manager

Rich joined the University of Plymouth in 2011 following a career in both the public and private sectors. With a background in innovation and business support, Rich leads business engagement activities across the whole university and project and partnership development with industry stakeholders. Key responsibilities include leading The CUBE student entrepreneur service and managing the Enterprise Solution business gateway team that develops innovative business support solutions to enable the industry to access the universities skills, facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. Rich also works closely with businesses to explore joint funding and research collaborations and is a Director of the Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce.

Melanie Penry-Jones – Business Development Officer

Mel is a recent addition to the team and has worked in Higher Education since 2007. She has a breadth of higher education experience, which includes student Recruitment and stakeholder engagement, and has recently worked on a business change project here at the University.

As a member of the Enterprise Solutions Team, Mel will be joining Becky to help businesses and organisations access the University's facilities, knowledge and expertise.

Mel enjoys all things sports-related, particularly netball, athletics and rugby.

Becky Moore – Business Development Officer

Becky joined the team in November 2019. She brings a diverse range of business-to-business and project management experience and has worked for over 20 years in a range of educational settings including commercial training, Further and Higher Education. Becky supports businesses and organisations to access the wealth of knowledge, expertise and facilities that the University of Plymouth has to offer.

Becky volunteers for ‘Plymouth Sugar Zappers’ (a support group for children with Type 1 diabetes) and is an ‘incidental’ marathon runner, as well as a competitive netball player and umpire.