Welcome to The Oxford Science Park

Rory joined Magdalen College as Bursar in March 2014, having been a Partner and CFO of Bridges Ventures, a private equity firm specialising in social impact investment in high growth SMEs and real estate.

Rory’s responsibility is to oversee The Oxford Science Park’s management and development as one of Magdalen College’s key property investments that is at the heart of its strategy to support discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Previously Rory was an investment banker at Schroders and Morgan Stanley, specialising in mergers and acquisitions for a range of international clients. Rory graduated in Economics from Trinity College, Cambridge.

Byron is a Professor in Oxford University’s Department of Engineering Science, where he teaches broadly across the Engineering undergraduate syllabus, supervises graduate students and leads a wide-ranging research program concerned with offshore engineering problems, collaborating closely with industry.

As a Director of The Oxford Science Park, since 2002, Byron is closely involved in overseeing the Park’s management and development strategy.

A Civil Engineer by training, gaining his doctorate in geotechnical engineering from Balliol College Oxford, Byron is also an Australian Rhodes Scholar and holds a degree in Commerce from the University of Western Australia.

An expert in commercial workspace, Charlie is Asset Manager at The Oxford Science Park, working on development and leasing of the Park’s buildings.

Charlie is a qualified chartered surveyor with over 10 years’ experience in UK real estate, particularly commercial workspace. Prior to joining The Oxford Science Park, he held a range of asset management and property development roles.

Julien brings 22 years’ catering experience to ensure that the Park’s food and beverage provision is exceptional.

Julien is responsible for the Sadler Building’s fully licenced bar, brasseries, restaurant and a ‘Grab and Go’ kiosk; plus Café Magdalen’s Barista coffee, hot drinks, sandwiches and snack provisions, and full lunchtime menu. He runs a fantastic on-site team from chefs to waiting staff that all share his passion for food, drink and people.

He is also responsible for the many events and weddings held at the Sadler Building.

Julien started his career as a classically trained chef specialising in patisserie, and went on to complete a degree in Hotel Business Management.

Paul works to support the Magdalen Centre and Sadler Building Manager in providing excellent space for companies to thrive through letting office and laboratory space, and the provision of support services and amenities.

Emma’s role is to ensure that the Magdalen Centre’s many occupiers and their visitors are looked after to the highest of standards.