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Meet the Team

Tracey Smith
Managing Director
Tracey leads the team, networks extensively both locally and nationally is always on the look-out for improvements and new ideas. She works closely with the Board setting strategy and ensures our shareholders are happy with our performance.

The door is always open if there is anything you would like to discuss. With access to extensive networks if there is any individual or an organisation that you need an introduction to, just let Tracey know.
Rachael Hesketh
Operations Manager
Rachael is central to the smooth and efficient operation of the business. She is responsble for HR, project manages and ensures the smooth running of our quality management system. 

Rachael is a great problem-solver and looks into any issues which may arise as the Complaints Champion.
Kim Hodgson
Business Development Manager

If you are interested in an office or laboratory in any of our centres please contact Kim. She will be delighted to show you around and discuss what York Science Park has to offer your organisation. Kim also arranges interesting and useful business support programmes so please let her know if you can contribute.

Kim has extensive contacts in our centres and in the local business community ensuring every opportunity for collaboration and knowledge exchange is taken forward.

Call now on 01904 435100 or email enquiries@yorksciencepark.co.uk
Mick Auker
Facilities Manager

Mick is responsible for looking after our resident's needs- moving in, moving around and moving out. His role incorporates all aspects of facilities management- from telephones to security, across all five of our Centres.

Please let Mick know if your building could benefit from our facilities management expertise, as YSPL can also provide a facilities management service for other buildings.

Linda Dawson
Conference Coordinator
Linda is our Conference Co-ordinator and is your first point of contact for all your conference or meeting rooms bookings. She will ensure your meeting or event runs smoothly and that you have all the facilities and refreshments you need.

Managing our receptions is also part of Linda's role and leading a crucial focus on exceeding customer expectations. 
Call now on 01904 435100 or email conferencing@yorksciencepark.co.uk
Emma Rollason-Taylor
Business Development Assistant
Emma supports our business development and is involved with Marketing and Sales. Emma deals with any enquiries and she is keen to arrange useful and innovative events and exhibitions in order to showcase our facilities.

Emma also provides cover for all of the receptions.
Steve Wilkinson
Facilities Assistant

Steve helps with the day to day facilities issues and dealing with any of our resident’s requirements. Steven has a high level of expertise in our systems and processes, particularly comms.

Steve also provides cover for all of our receptions.

Scott McKenzie
Facilities Assistant

Scott is another important member of the facilities team and is based primarily in The Catalyst. He also assists with the facilities management in other centres and ensures excellent levels of service are maintained.

Scott has expertise on health and safety processes and is keen to ensure high standards are continually met.

Adam Douglas
Maintenance Assistant

Adam is part of the Facilities team and will deal with any general maintenance issues for our occupiers.

Day to day Adam will assist with any facilities matters that arise, particularly electrical issues and will generally support the facilities team in ensuring buildings run smoothly.

Dinah Skelton
Customer Service Assistant

Dinah is based in the Innovation Centre and provides support in the afternoons to the Conference Co-ordinator and the YSPL team with administration tasks.

Dinah is keen to provide excellent customer service and assist with the conference and meeting room bookings.

Rebecca Grainger
Customer Service Assistant

Rebecca is primarily based in the Innovation Centre in the mornings; she will issue your parking permits, handle all your post and provides support to the YSPL team.

Rebecca is keen to provide excellent customer service and looks after meeting rooms in the Innovation Centre.

Wendy Redfern
Customer Service Assistant
Wendy is primarily based in the Innovation Centre in the afternoons, where she will meet and greet visitors and service the meeting rooms in the centre.

Wendy always ensures a friendly welcome and also provides cover for other centres as necessary.
 
Rosemarie Brannan
Customer Service Assistant

Rosemarie is primarily based in the Bio Centre, where she will meet and greet your visitors whilst servicing the three meeting rooms in the centre.

Rosie regularly receives great feedback and loves providing great customer service.

Annette Annett
Customer Service Assistant

Annette is primarily based in the IT Centre in the mornings; where she will meet and greet your visitors and service the meeting room in the centre.

Annette enjoys giving excellent customer service, and supports the YSPL team with administration tasks, as well as providing cover for other receptions when necessary.


Elaine Eaton
Customer Services Assistant

Elaine is primarily based in the IT Centre in the afternoons, where she will meet and greet your visitors and service the meeting room in the centre.

Elaine enjoys giving excellent customer service, and is involved with the Sales Ledger accounting as well as providing cover for other receptions when necessary.

Suezi Fawcett
Customer Services Assistant

Suezi is primarily based in the Catalyst on an afternoon, where she will meet and greet your visitors and service the meeting rooms in the centre.

Suezi is always smiling and ensures everything runs smoothly in the Catalyst and also provides cover for other centres as necessary.

Board Members

Dr Robert Brech Chairman/ Director
Tracey Smith Managing Director
Professor Colin Mellors Director
Katie Stewart Director
Maureen Loffill Director
Michael Slade Financial Controller
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