​​Dr. Poonam Malik is an entrepreneurial academic business strategy leader and an investor in Innovation. She is a member of the GlobalScot network, a climate champion for the Scottish Enterprise Board and sits on the board of Skills Development Scotland. She has held leadership roles across the public, private, higher education and social enterprise sectors. Recently appointed as head of investments at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, she brings expertise in life sciences, biotech, health and digital and medical technology businesses. She is passionate about women’s leadership, diversity, equality, inclusive values and climate change.