Julia Brady

Julia Brady currently serves as the Academic Engagement Delivery Lead at Connected Places Catapult, where efforts focus on accelerating the tangible impacts of research and development for sustainable futures through strategic collaborations with universities, industry, and government. Previously, Julia has held multiple roles at Transport Systems Catapult, including Business Innovation Manager for Skills and for SME Engagement, driving business innovation activities and engaging with high-growth SMEs in the Intelligent Mobility sector. Other experiences include serving as Business Partnerships Manager at the University of Bedfordshire, Employer & Delivery Services Manager at the Skills Funding Agency, and Employer Account Manager at the National Apprenticeship Service, contributing expertise in apprenticeship development and workforce initiatives. Julia holds multiple Master's degrees in Applied Linguistics from the University of Wroclaw, along with a Level 5 CMI Diploma in Management from SMALE Consulting and Bedford College.