Meet The Team
Alex Smeets
Project & Incubation Director
Alex joined Oxford Innovation in March 2007 and has responsibilities for business development, innovation centre management, innovation support service delivery and consultancy. Previously, he was an Executive Director of St John’s Innovation Centre Ltd, a world-renowned centre that provides flexible accommodation and a supportive environment to early-stage, knowledge-based businesses. He has a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Cambridge, worked in materials research and development for five years before branching out into the support of innovation, entrepreneurship and the commercialisation of new knowledge.
Kelly Brooker-Campbell
Centre Manager (Sales & Marketing)
Kelly joined the CEME Innovation Centre team in November 2008 and is responsible for sales, marketing and operations at the centre. She has 11 years sales and marketing experience from working within one of the UK’s largest regional newspaper groups prior to moving into the serviced office industry. Having previously managed business and innovation centres in South London and Kent she is passionate about her role and enjoys leading a team to deliver an excellent level of service to her clients. Since the recent addition of The Nucleus to Oxford Innovations management portfolio she has moved to a sales and marketing focused role across both centre's.
Helena Brooks
Centre Manager (Operations)
Helena joined the CEME Innovation Centre team in December 2008. She has 12 years reception experience having previously worked for a solicitor firm, a PR consultancy firm and a business centre in central London. Her outgoing character and ‘can do’ attitude enables her to tailor her abilities to suit the differing needs of our clients. She has recently assumed the role of Centre Manager (Operations) which makes use of her skill base more effectively.
Connie Andrews
Receptionist
Connie joined the CEME Innovation Centre team in January 2009. She is an experienced receptionist having worked in both the public and private sectors. Her professional and helpful approach enables her to carry out her role efficiently and makes both clients and visitors feel very welcome at the centre.
Contact details
CEME
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8EU
tel +44 (0)20 8596 5422
fax +44 (0)20 8596 5471
