Dr. Milner is a distinguished entrepreneur and an influential figure in the UK life sciences and biotech industry. His entrepreneurial journey includes founding Abcam, a global leader in the supply of protein research tools, which he grew into a multi-billion-dollar company before it was acquired in 2023 for nearly $6 billion. He also founded the Milner Therapeutics Institute, which bridges academia and industry to expedite drug discovery and facilitate collaborations between researchers and biopharmaceutical companies. He has a strong track record of fostering innovation in life sciences and serves on many boards, investing and contributing his expertise to numerous startups and established organisations.

Dr David Cleevely is the Chair of Advisory Council, Centre for Science & Policy at the University of Cambridge. As a serial entrepreneur, he has invested in over 35 companies and is co-founder and Chairman of five of them, including the award-winning restaurant “Bocca di Lupo”. He is the Chairman of CRFS, which he co-founded in July 2007, and Chairman of the Raspberry Pi Foundation and the Cambridge Science Centre, as well as being an Ambassador of the Cambridge Humanitarian Centre.

He was the founder and former Chairman of telecoms consultancy Analysys (acquired by Datatec International in 2004). In1998, he co-founded the web based antibody company Abcam (ABC.L) with Jonathan Milner and was its Chairman until 2009.

He has been a prime mover behind Cambridge Network, co-founder of Cambridge Wireless, co-founder and Chairman of Cambridge Angels and is a member of the IET Communications Policy Panel. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the IET.

Peng Zhi has over 15 years’ experience in Chinese technology market investment, from start-up businesses to early stage grown. She worked for Microsoft R&D and gained investment experience with London based VCs and Angel technology funds.

She holds an MPhil Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management (ISMM) from the University of Cambridge.

Arriving in the UK almost 30 year ago, Laura has built her own successful business in the EFL industry and now runs the Cambridge Centre for Languages. She has also considerable experience and connections in China, Turkey, Spain and Italy through her work. Laura is keen to see Crayfish providing more real life work opportunities and educational benefits for young Chinese talent who have overcome many challenges to come study in the UK.

Terry has over 30 years of experience in finance and capital markets specialising in IPO, fundraising, investor relations, corporate restructuring and strategy advisory. His qualifications include a Fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a Fellowship of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and memberships of the England Institute of Directors and the Hong Kong Institute of Directors. 

Terry has been a manager in Ernst & Young Hong Kong and as CFO in several major corporate groups leading to their successful IPO. In particular, Terry has successfully led the IPO of Xtep International Holdings Ltd* and was the director and CFO from 2007-2017. During that period, Terry led the group to win over 100 highest awards for the listed company and personal awards in capital markets which include: Best Listed Company Executive Director, Best CFO, Best Investor Relations, Best Listed Company Corporate Governance, Best Listed Company Investment Value and Best Listed Company Annual Report. 

Terry founded Terrain International Ltd, leveraging his international capital markets and network resources to provide Corporate Strategy Advisory and Fundraising for UK and Asia companies.

*Xtep International Holdings Limited 1368.HK – a listed company on the Hong Kong main board – one of the top sportswear brands in the PRC and market capitalisation at its peak exceeded HK$ 30 billion.

Enyun is a professional with a rich and diverse background encompassing academic research, project management, and an unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results.

She earned her PhD in Business Informatics, Systems, and Accounting from Henley Business School, University of Reading, equipping her with invaluable skills for analysing and meeting customer needs and driving business development.

Before joining Crayfish.io, Enyun has earned extensive work experience from her roles in educational institutions and international organizations. This experience has endowed her with skills in conducting comprehensive and insightful research across various sectors. These qualities position her as a dynamic professional in client service and project management.

Yanhong studied at the Universities of St. Petersburg and Milan. Having worked in luxury online shopping, online travel, and the gaming industry. Yan enjoys tackling challenges and trying new things. Whether it’s managing projects or adapting to changes in the industry, Yan is always eager to learn and grow.

Jeff is our IP and technology commercialisation expert based in China with over 25 years of China-West experience. Previously he founded his own company in the US, providing consulting and management services including international brand management, intellectual property internationalisation, and strategic operations in the Chinese market. He was instrumental in bringing some well-known US businesses into China.

Jeff holds a Ph.D. in computer science at Texas A&M University. An inventor holding more than 20 US patents, Jeff formerly served as a senior architect in the CTO office of Dell Corporation as well as the Vice President of IdeaAsset, a US intellectual property trading platform.

Sinofaith is the largest integrated intellectual property service group in China, having served over 300 large MNCs and 4000 Chinese and global SMEs. Headquartered in Shanghai, the group has over 1000 employees in China, Japan and the US.

Consultant – Life Science Industry

Xia Li has extensive experience in the international life science trade sector, particularly in supporting international market development for life science companies. She has successfully assisted several overseas life science enterprises in promoting their products and establishing collaborations with leading biopharmaceutical companies, in vitro diagnostic companies, and academic institutions across China. In addition, she has established extensive life science collaborative networks in Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Denmark, and Austria.

Xia has a deep understanding of the complexities involved in developing emerging markets. She can propose reasonable win-win solutions to help clients overcome cultural or commercial barriers and identify innovative collaboration opportunities in life science business cooperation. She assists in conducting project feasibility analysis, value assessment, and new market development proposals, achieving business localisation, managing brand operations, and enabling sustainable business growth in the international market.

Xia holds a Master of Science (MSc) from the University of Birmingham.