Michael Stead

Michael Stead is an experienced professional specializing in innovation and strategic relationships, currently serving as Director of Innovation at BAND since April 2023. Michael has held the position of Director of Innovation Relief Strategic Relationships at Fortus Business Advisors & Accountants since April 2018, where Michael focuses on Research & Development (R&D) incentives that promote innovation in the UK. Additionally, Michael is the Managing Director of Associate 2 Innovate Ltd, Shoomaker Ltd, and a2i Logistics Ltd., overseeing the entire process from concept to market. Previously, Michael worked as an Energy Consultant at Sustainable Technology Solutions LLC and contributed to the innovation efforts at Pera from 1997 to 2005. Michael holds a BEng. Honours Degree in Systems Engineering from The University of Huddersfield.