Director, Griffith Enterprise: Dr Mark Ashton

Director, Griffith Enterprise: Dr Mark Ashton
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Dr Mark Ashton has been appointed as Director, Griffith Enterprise at Griffith University.

About Griffith Enterprise

Griffith Enterprise is the Griffith University's dedicated office for commercial partnerships, IP commercialisation, enterprise establishment and innovation and entrepreneurship support.

Background and Leadership

Joining Griffith University as Director, Mark Ashton has over 25 years’ experience in senior commercial and operational roles with a track record in commercialisation, business development, start-ups, intellectual property and business strategy. Most recently Mark was Executive Director, Commercialisation at UniQuest. 

Prior to UniQuest, he was responsible for the commercial activities at the European biotech, Evotec. In addition he has experience as a non-executive director for several Australian companies and a PhD qualification in chemistry.