Nu Skin Enterprises Appoints Advisors to Enhance Deep-Tech Innovation Strategy at NUS
- NUS Enterprise appoints Dr. Patrick Ennis and Ms. Donna See to enhance deep-tech innovation and commercialization.
- Dr. Ennis focuses on developing policies and strategies to position NUS as a global deep-tech hub.
- Ms. See aims to apply research outputs to real-world challenges, fostering societal impact and expanding global networks.
NUS Enterprise Strengthens Deep-Tech Innovation with New Appointments
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore, takes a significant step toward bolstering its deep-tech innovation strategy by appointing Dr. Patrick Ennis and Ms. Donna See as strategic advisors. With their extensive backgrounds in science, business, and venture capital, both advisors are expected to enhance NUS’s capabilities in research translation and commercialization of deep-tech initiatives. Dr. Ennis brings over three decades of experience, having previously held positions at Bell Labs and ARCH Venture Partners. His track record includes facilitating the public offerings or acquisitions of ten deep-tech companies, positioning him as a key figure in connecting cutting-edge research with global markets and partners. His focus at NUS will be on developing research translation policies and venture investment strategies, with ambitions to elevate NUS as a global hub for deep-tech innovation.
Ms. See complements this vision with her specialization in technology-enabled life sciences and her experience in co-founding and operating various university spin-offs. Her role will concentrate on enhancing NUS’s research translation capabilities and expanding its global networks. She expresses a strong commitment to applying NUS's research outputs to real-world challenges, aiming for tangible societal impacts. The synergy between Ennis’s venture capital acumen and See’s entrepreneurial expertise positions NUS Enterprise to effectively leverage its research strengths, fostering an ecosystem that translates innovative ideas into market-ready solutions.
NUS Senior Vice President Dr. Sian W. Tan emphasizes that these appointments align with the university's ambition to attract top talent and drive international innovation. As NUS Enterprise scales its venture-building and investment initiatives, the focus on revenue generation, job creation, and societal impact becomes increasingly paramount. The strategic appointments of Ennis and See signal a proactive approach to nurturing the university's deep-tech landscape, ensuring that it not only meets current industry demands but also anticipates future technological advancements and societal needs.
In a rapidly evolving landscape where deep-tech commercialization is becoming central to economic growth, NUS Enterprise's strategic direction is becoming more critical. With the backing of seasoned professionals like Ennis and See, the university is poised to make substantial contributions to the field, establishing itself as a leader in fostering innovation. The commitment to harnessing research for real-world applications reflects a growing trend among academic institutions to bridge the gap between research and market viability, ultimately enhancing the technological landscape in Singapore and beyond.