Hannah Wade
Managing Director of Investments, CPI
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Hannah leads CPI’s Investments Team, which is responsible for market strategy, marketing communications, sales operations, investor engagement, funding support, bids, corporate venturing, technology roadmapping, organisational impact and ESG reporting, and governance of strategic investments into CPI’s technical capabilities.
Her career has developed from commercially focused legal advisor to cross-functional executive leader operating in a complex, matrix organisation. A qualified solicitor since 2006, she brings a blend of legal, commercial, investment, strategy and operational experience, with a strong track record of creating value through strategic partnerships, stakeholder alignment and customer-focused innovation.
She is passionate about supporting innovators and entrepreneurs to commercialise products, processes and technologies that generate positive impact for people, planet and place. She operates across CPI’s focus markets of life sciences, health tech, advanced materials and defence and has an extensive network across UK innovation and investment ecosystems.
Alongside her executive role, she holds board, governance and advisory positions, including as a Non-Executive Director of AIRTO, an Investment Partner in Everquest Capital Partners and oversight of CPI Enterprises portfolio of investments. She also promotes female entrepreneurship through membership of The Whole Point North East Board and is the executive level sponsor of CPI’s Women in CPI affinity group.
