Dr David Cleevely receives CBE for services to Technology and Innovation
David Cleevely is chairman and founder of Cambridge Wireless, the leading not-for-profit industry forum with over 400 business and academic members involved in the development and application of wireless technologies. He is also the founding director of the Centre for Science and Policy at Cambridge University and the founding chairman of the Cambridge Science Centre. His career as an entrepreneur spans over 30 years and includes biotech and high-tech firms such as ABCAM, CRFS, Analysys and Neul. Cleevely has also advised governments on innovation and policy frameworks and in 2001 was appointed to the Spectrum Management Advisory Group, which later became the Ofcom Spectrum Advisory Board. He also sits on the IET Communications Policy Panel.
“Receiving a CBE from the Queen was an extremely proud moment in my career but a lot of the credit must go to the support from the people I work with,” said Dr Cleevely. “In particular, Cambridge is a very special place with a unique culture and ecosystem that inspires and nurtures innovation and new technology and this honour is a way of celebrating its success. I’m very excited about the work with the Science Centre, which will be a really great place to inspire young people; while the Centre for Science and Policy is working to connect Cambridge scientists and engineers with policy-makers, and vice versa.”
Soraya Jones, CEO of Cambridge Wireless said, “We are delighted for David Cleevely who truly deserves this honour for his outstanding contribution to technology and innovation. Under David’s chairmanship, Cambridge Wireless has grown to be one of the leading wireless networking organisations in the UK, so we are delighted that his efforts and achievements have been recognised.”
About Cambridge Wireless
Cambridge Wireless is a leading industry forum and vibrant community with a rapidly expanding network of companies actively involved in the development and application of wireless technologies. In addition to high level networking dinners, educational events and business development activities, Cambridge Wireless runs an annual Future of Wireless International Conference along with the Discovering Start-Ups initiative to support emerging, innovative wireless companies. Over 15 Special Interest Groups focused on specific technologies and market sectors, also provide opportunities for members to meet, form partnerships to exploit new commercial opportunities, and share knowledge and information about the latest industry trends and hot topics. Cambridge Wireless has partnerships with other leading industry clusters and organisations around the world to extend its international reach and to keep members up to date with the latest global developments and business opportunities. For more information, please visit www.cambridgewireless.co.uk
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