Antonia Jenkinson, a former executive at the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), has been appointed as the new finance chief of Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE).
The Oxford-based investment group has become one of the most prominent backers of science and technology ventures that emerge from research at the University of Oxford.
At a period of significant growth, having just recently seen its first unicorn exit via the sale of Oxford Ionics among other sizeable returns, OSE has brought Jenkinson onboard to help steer the group’s strategy as it moves to the next phase of growth.
“I could not be more delighted to welcome Antonia to the OSE leadership team,” said Ed Bussey, chief executive of OSE.
“Antonia’s capital raising and private equity-backed CFO experience, combined with her uniquely deep knowledge of the university innovation ecosystem in which OSE operates, make her exceptionally well-suited to the next phase of our journey, as we approach the point of regular realisations in our portfolio.”
Jekinson has joined OSE from ARIA, the British government-owned research funding agency. In her time as chief finance and operating officer at ARIA, Jenkinson helped deploy more than £450m into science and tech fuding.
“I am delighted to be joining OSE at such an exciting stage of its development. OSE has built an impressive portfolio and a clear long-term strategy,” said Jenkinson.
“I look forward to working with the team to support its continued growth, drive value realisation for its shareholders, and help shape the next chapter of the organisation’s success.”
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