Andrew Rudge

Andrew Rudge, PhD, GAICD, serves as the Business Development Director at the University of Melbourne since October 2012, where leadership of the Faculty Business Development team and the development of industry-funded research projects are key responsibilities. Additionally, Andrew Rudge is a Start-up Mentor and Partner Lead at Startupbootcamp and a Mentor for the Melbourne Accelerator Program since 2014. As the Founder, Owner, and Managing Director of Solver Ltd, and a former Chief Executive Officer at Glyvale Limited and Veritide Limited, substantial experience in business development, strategic planning, and commercialisation is evident. Previous roles include Director at Bionic Vision Australia and Innovation and Development Manager at Victoria University, highlighting a strong background in technology transfer and partnership negotiations. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury and a Graduate degree from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.