WIC leadership role changes announced
- Wits University
These reflect the Wits Innovation Centre's agility and responsiveness in continuing to grow the University’s innovation ecosystem.
Eighteen months ago, the Wits Innovation Centre (WIC) was established to champion and coordinate the numerous innovation activities across the University, and to serve as the cornerstone of the Wits Strategic Plan for Innovation 2022 – 2026.
“Since then, the Wits innovation ecosystem has grown significantly, necessitating changes in leadership roles to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the Centre,” says Professor Lynn Morris, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation.
New responsibilities
Dr Adam Pantanowitz has served dual roles as the inaugural Director of the WIC and the Angela and David Fine Chair in Innovation. He will continue as Chair, focusing on driving the academic aspects of innovation, while also taking on additional responsibilities to grow the innovation ecosystem within and beyond Wits. His expanded role includes crafting policies and guidelines for innovation, as well as providing input on commercial negotiations and deals. The Chair is envisioned as a strategic position that will serve in an advisory capacity to the WIC.
Letlotlo Phohole, the Centre’s Senior Programme Manager, will take on the role of Acting Director of the WIC. In this capacity, he will oversee all strategic and operational aspects of the Centre, while also providing leadership to the Innovation Support team, the innovation laboratories, and the Industry Solutions Laboratories.
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