Linda Smith
Chair,
UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration (UKC3)
Linda has a successful track record in Business Development, specialising in driving commercial innovation and expanding into new markets within the defence/cyber and aerospace technology sectors. With extensive experience in both public and private sector environments, Linda has demonstrated her expertise in program management while working for the Department for International Trade (DIT), fostering connections with large enterprises, SMEs, and start-ups. Notably, Linda spearheaded the design and implementation of the highly acclaimed technology accelerator program, BetaDen, located at Malvern Hills Science Park.