Dr Peter Arnold
CEO, Newcastle Science City
Scientifically educated at Cardiff and York Universities Peter has significant experience in commercial, business development and corporate R&D change and
created a number of technology businesses.
Peter took up his position as Chief Executive of Newcastle Science City in June
2008, and brings significant experience to the role as a senior research and
development leader. Peter’s previous role was Group Director of Technology
at Smith & Nephew, one of the world's leading medical devices companies,
and prior to that lead R&D for Johnson and Johnson Medical Inc.
Having held senior scientific management roles on both sides of the Atlantic,
Peter has led significant corporate change programmes, created a number of
businesses, and has contributed to government policy on clinical research, nanotechnology and stem cell technology – areas of particular interest to Newcastle Science City.
Newcastle Science City is already changing the face of the city and proving a
catalyst for significant investment in people, projects and facilities that reinforce Newcastle’s reputation for world-leading innovation and as a future leading location for the integration of science and business.
Building on this reputation and leading Newcastle Science City in the delivery
of its other ambitious objectives – including the development of the former
Brewery Site in the city centre has been a major part of his role since joining
Newcastle in this ambitious initiative.