Dr Poonam Malik FRSE
Vice President, Economy and Enterprise, Royal Society of Edinburgh
Dr Poonam Malik is an entrepreneurial, business strategist, academic leader and investor in Innovation. Leadership expertise is in investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, research, governance, & business sectors, globally. Dr Malik is Co-Founder and Board Director of Microplate Dx, a multi-award winning company tackling Anti-Microbial Resistance. A GlobalScot, Board Director- at Skills Development Scotland, Univ of St Andrews Business School, and former Board Member of Scottish Enterprise, SDI (till Dec2025)- Dr Malik has held leadership across public, private, HigherEducation and SocialEnterprise Sectors.
She was appointed Co-Chair of ‘New Deal for Business Group’ by the Scottish Government’s First Minister-to improve policy & Business relationships. Formerly the Head of Investments at University of Strathclyde-Dr Malik led on University’s Investments into commercialisation of startups, spinouts/spinin companies.
Poonam brings expertise in Life Sciences, Biotech, MedTech & HealthTech businesses. She is passionate about Diversity, Equality for Women/Ethnic leaders & climate change. Poonam held Academic positions at Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cumbria/Lancaster and in India. Also Fellow with Royal Society of Biology (FRSB), Poonam holds an MBA (Distinction) in ‘Strategy and Leadership’ from University of Edinburgh BusinessSchool, a PhD in BiomedicalSciences/Virology from University of Glasgow, a Masters in Biotechnology & a Bachelors in Chemistry & Zoology from India.
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While cutting spending or raising taxes remain options, long-term prosperity depends on economic growth. Delivering this will require investment, skills development, and support for high-value industries to ensure more inclusive and sustainable living standards.
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A conversation on Scotland’s upcoming election and how the new Parliament can build a future where everyone can thrive.
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This video reflects on the legacy of Scottish innovation, and explore its present and future.
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Scotland’s economy can thrive by scaling high-tech SMEs, supporting innovation, and fostering investment in key sectors like AI, life sciences, and renewable energy.
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Poonam Malik explores how targeted policies can reignite productivity, driving economic success and prosperity for future generations.
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The summer 2024 edition of ReSourcE explores the pivotal role of innovation and entrepreneurship in shaping Scotland's economic future.
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What the next Scottish Government’s agenda could mean for university-business collaboration, investment in R&D and skills, and long‑term economic competitiveness.
