Kevin Baughan is the deputy chief executive of Innovate UK. His role is focused on the development and delivery of Innovate UK’s investment portfolio locally, nationally and globally. Before taking up the position Baughan was Innovate UK’s director of technology and innovation from 2014 to 2016, and chief development officer from 2016 to 2017. He has a track record in leading-edge innovation in the telecommunications industry, including leadership roles with BT, Nortel Networks and Virgin Media where he pioneered the transition to superfast broadband, migration to connected TVs and roll out of wifi across the London Underground ahead of the 2012 Olympics.