Yvonne Grady

Yvonne Grady is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in innovation management and business development. Currently serving as Head of Innovation and Innovation Growth Manager at GC Business Growth Hub since April 2016, Yvonne leads the delivery of high-value innovation services for SMEs, connecting them with technical research from four GM universities. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Business and Innovation Manager at Pera Consulting, where Yvonne coached SMEs on leveraging innovation for growth, and Innovation Team Leader at Pera Training, fostering a culture of innovation within organizations. Earlier in career, Yvonne was a Business Development Consultant at Conception Marketing, generating significant new business growth, and served as a Business Adviser at Business Link Northwest, specializing in the advanced engineering and manufacturing sectors. Yvonne's foundational experience includes a position as Supply Chain Project Manager at John West Foods, where improvements in supply chain processes led to significant cost savings and efficiency gains. Yvonne holds a BA in Business Studies from Liverpool John Moores University.