Understanding industry needs
Published: 3 June 2020.
Craig Leadley, Head of Strategic Knowledge Development, talks about how we work with members to identify what they need from science and technology and how this can then be used to shape R&D that delivers solutions.
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About Craig Leadley
From more than 30 years in the food and drink industry, the majority of which spent supporting clients and conducting research here at Campden BRI, Craig has a vast range of knowledge and experience, as well as extensive industrial and academic connectivity.
Over his career he has built our multi-partner collaborations, developed grant applications, overseen our research programme, and been involved in food preservation and manufacturing (with a particular focus on thermal processing and emerging technologies, about which he has published a number of books and journals).
Craig supports companies with accessing grants, and is currently focused on start-up and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through grant funding.