Strategic Partnerships

 

Western's strategic partnerships team is the primary contact for industries and communities seeking collaboration in smart systems and mobility research. By partnering with Western, business leaders gain access to cutting-edge research, world-class facilities, tailored innovations, and highly educated talent to drive transformative change across sectors. The team offers all-in-one concierge services to external stakeholders, paving the way for successful innovation in one of Canada's fastest-growing markets

 



Team Members

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Erin Azzopardi

Director, Strategic Partnerships

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 82770
Email: eazzopar@uwo.ca

 

 


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Paul Cardoso

Partnership Development Manager, Smart Systems & Mobility

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 85654
Email: pcardos2@uwo.ca

 

 


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Kate Placide

Partnership Development Manager, Neuroscience and Imaging

Email: kplacide@uwo.ca

 

 


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Ivelina Petrova

Partnership Development Manager, Sustainability

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 88848
Email: ipetrova@uwo.ca

 

 


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Matt Thompson

Partnership Development Manager, Bone & Joint and Earth & Space Institutes

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 83865
Email: mthomps7@uwo.ca

 

 


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Maria Varon

Marketing Manager

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 83863
Email: mvaron@uwo.ca