Michael (Mike) Bakewell MBA

Michael (Mike) Bakewell MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over 17 years in the fields of investment management and non-executive directorship. Michael (Mike) currently serves as Deputy Fund Manager (Technology Venture Investments) at Development Bank of Wales since August 2019. Prior to this, Mike held the position of Senior Investment Manager at SPARK Impact Ltd from June 2016 to August 2019, where they managed the £50m Enterprise Development Scheme (EDS) aimed at supporting businesses on the Isle of Man.

Mike has also worked as a Non-Executive Director at Cable Sense Limited, a Lancaster-based business focused on intelligent infrastructure management solutions. Michael (Mike) held this role from November 2012 to July 2016.

From June 2011 to June 2016, Mike worked as an Investment Manager at 350 Investment Partners LLP, managing the £20m North West Fund for Energy and Environmental (NWF4EE) and advising the Carbon Trust on its £45M venture capital portfolio.

Other notable roles in Mike's career include serving as a Non-Executive Director at Acoustic Sensing Technology (UK) Limited from March 2013 to May 2016, and as a Non-Executive Director at PlaceFirst Limited from July 2012 to September 2013.

Before these roles, Mike gained experience as a Regional Director at Finance Yorkshire Seedcorn Fund from April 2010 to May 2011, an Investment Manager at Enterprise Ventures from April 2009 to May 2011, and an Investment Manager at Alliance Fund Managers Limited / MSIF from August 2005 to April 2009.

Michael (Mike)'scareer began at Finance Wales (Equity) where they worked as a Senior Investment Manager from June 2002 to August 2005.

Overall, Mike's work experience demonstrates their expertise in investment management, venture capital, and non-executive directorship across various sectors.

Mike Bakewell MBA attended The Open University from 1998 to 2000, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Michael (Mike)'sfield of study included Strategy, Financial Strategy, Creativity, and Knowledge Management. Additionally, they hold a certification as a UK FCA CF30 from the Financial Conduct Authority, but the specific details of when and where they obtained this certification are not provided. There is no information available regarding their education before attending The Open University, as the entry for "Holyhead" does not include any details about a degree or field of study.