A graduate in Languages and Economics, Pierre Espinasse has over 20 years’ experience working in research management and funding, first with the UK research councils and then at the University of Oxford. He was closely involved in the development of full economic costing in the UK and is an active contributor to the development of research and knowledge exchange policy in the UK and Europe. Pierre is also a Director of Oxford Ltd, the merchandising arm of the University, and of a family-run small business.