Emily Lekkas
About Emily Lekkas
Emily Lekkas is a Business Development Manager at Bayes Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she leads a team focused on innovation through data science and AI. She holds an MSc in Translational Medicine and a BSc in Neuroscience from The University of Edinburgh and has extensive experience in healthcare research and business development.
Work at Bayes
Emily Lekkas has been serving as the Business Development Manager at the Bayes Centre since 2021. In this role, she leads the business development team, focusing on creating tailored programs that utilize data science and artificial intelligence to stimulate innovation within Scottish businesses. Her strategic initiatives aim to integrate advanced expertise in these fields into business development processes, enhancing the Centre's impact on the local tech ecosystem.
Education and Expertise
Emily Lekkas studied at The University of Edinburgh, where she earned a Master of Science in Translational Medicine from 2009 to 2012. She also completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Neuroscience, achieving a 2.1 classification. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in business development, particularly in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Background
Prior to her current role, Emily Lekkas held several positions that contributed to her expertise in business development and research. She worked as a Research Associate in Life Sciences at Edinburgh Science Triangle for seven months in 2010 and as a Research Associate at Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The University of Edinburgh for 11 months in 2009. Additionally, she served as a Healthcare Research Manager at Gerson Lehrman Group from 2010 to 2013.
Professional Experience
Emily Lekkas has extensive experience in business development and international executive roles. From 2013 to 2021, she worked at Scottish Development International as an International Senior Executive, focusing on healthcare, life sciences, and chemicals. This eight-year tenure equipped her with valuable insights and skills that she now applies at the Bayes Centre.
Contributions to the Tech Ecosystem
As part of the University of Edinburgh's core business development team at Edinburgh Innovations, Emily Lekkas contributes to the growth of a tech ecosystem that emphasizes Robotics, Digital Technologies, and Space & Satellites. Her efforts are directed towards fostering collaboration and innovation within these sectors, enhancing the university's role in advancing technology and research.