Liverpool’s Sensor City have appointed Alison Mitchell as their new chief executive to help drive their high tech business.
In a landmark move for the joint venture between John Moores University and University of Liverpool, the appointment should help drive sensor technology and development across the UK.
Mitchell hopes to establish Sensor City as a national asset for emerging technologies. Placing Liverpool and the UK at the top of the world’s innovation in this sector.
Alison brings a great depth of knowledge to Sensor City, her previous job with BT as Chief Information Officer helped transform the business’ products, services and delivery service.
She said: “I am truly excited to be leading Sensor City. Sensor technology is driving the next generation of products and innovations that can transform lives and the economy.
“The technology that will be developed at Sensor City will support a modern industrial strategy and boost productivity across a range of sectors from health to transport.
“With the global sensor market currently worth $490 billion and growing at over 10% each year, Sensor City presents an incredible opportunity for the UK and for Liverpool.
“I am looking forward to unlocking the wealth of expertise that exists between Liverpool’s two leading universities in collaborating with the region’s highly capable SME community to put Liverpool at the forefront of sensor technology development and innovation.”
Mitchell’s position as Executive Director will enable her to give graduates access to leading experts and world-class research in the field of sensor technology.
Professor Nigel Weatherill, Vice Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University and Chair of the Board, Sensor City, said: “Alison brings the ideal industry and technological acumen to the initiative which can leverage the academic expertise that exists between Liverpool John Moores University and the University Of Liverpool, for the benefit of our graduate and business community.
“It is this kind of pioneering partnership that will enhance Liverpool’s collective competitiveness as the leading British city that can address modern industrial challenges through sensor technology.”