Speaking Topic: Growing Pains – from Start Up to Scale Up

Professor Keith Jackson is a distinguished Chartered Engineer, Chartered Director, and UK Institute of Directors’ Director of the Year (mid-market). With 39 years of international business experience, he has held leadership roles as Chair, CEO, and Non-Executive Director (NED) across a range of highly regulated sectors and award-winning companies, including SMEs, family-owned businesses, start-ups, scale-ups, and third-sector organizations.

As an Independent Non-Executive Director, Advisor, and Mentor, he collaborates with Founders and Boards to help companies scale, successfully navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. Drawing on his deep expertise in Product Development, Regulatory Compliance, Operations, Marketing, and Sales Leadership, he consistently drives transformational change. He has successfully guided organisations through product portfolio expansions, international market entries, cultural shifts, and business restructures.

Professor Jackson has extensive experience in the medical technology field, having brought numerous innovative medical products to market. He is adept at engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and building brand equity across 70 countries. His decision-making is anchored in strong company values and a deep consideration for stakeholder interests, fostering positive company cultures and promoting collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams.

With exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong sense of cultural fluency, he excels at building resilient international supply chains and forming strategic alliances that generate value across global markets. His commitment to fostering global trade, collaboration, and cultural appreciation is steadfast.

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