Kellogg Booth, Scientific Director, GRAND is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Sheppard to the position of Network Manager, effective September 7. Previously, Mr. Sheppard held the position of Director of Operations.

As Network Manager, Mr. Sheppard, will be responsible for the operational management of the network where he will work closely with GRAND’s Board of Directors and Research Management Committee.

Prior to joining GRAND, Mr. Sheppard worked for the Office of Research Services at Simon Fraser University where he negotiated and managed research contracts and worked closely with the University Industry Liaison Office (UILO) on agreements related to the protection and commercialization of intellectual property arising from university research.   He also worked for the BC Provincial Government on its Intellectual Property Program, which is responsible for the commercialization of government-owned intellectual property.  

Mr. Sheppard holds a law degree from the University of Victoria.

“Adrian has been a great addition to the GRAND team,” explained Kellogg Booth, Scientific Director, GRAND. “He put in place policies and procedures for managing the network and was instrumental in setting up the financial structures necessary for the multi- university partnership. He brings a wealth of experience to the role of network manager.”