What makes us special is our people

Our team, here for you and your business.

Passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic about M-SParc and all it has to offer, our fantastic team is here to support you and your business achieve your goals.

From business support and planning, to marketing, events and low carbon, the M-SParc team has a wide-range of expertise and we’re ready to help you take your business to the next level.

THE TEAM

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Pryderi ap Rhisiart

Managing Director

Emily Jane Roberts

Outreach & Skills Manager

Lois Bevan Shaw

Business Support & Project Development Manager
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Debbie Jones

Low Carbon Innovation Manager
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Olwen Davies

Operations & Contracts Manager

Kathryn Owen

Receptionist & Administrator

Iwan Pitts

Marketing, Events & Engagement Officer

Stephen Linton

Facilities & Operations Officer
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Rhodri Daniel

Low Carbon Officer

Nia Siân Jones

#OnTour & STEM Officer

Osian Roberts

#OnTour Officer

Molly Jackson

Low Carbon Support Officer

Ffion Davies

Cluster Support Officer

Jordan Eardley

#OnTour Digital Innovation Officer

Matt Evans

Senior STEM & Skills Officer

Rhian Richardson

STEM & Skills Officer

Elgan Edwards

Degree Apprentice

COMRADES

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Rhodri Williams

Graduated Degree Apprentice
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Pryderi ap Rhisiart

Managing Director

P.a.rhisiart@bangor.ac.uk

Emily Jane Roberts

Outreach & Community Manager

emily@m-sparc.com

Emily has worked for M-SParc since 2018.  Her previous role was at Bangor University, developing Welsh-language standardised tests for language disorders. Emily loves a graph, and would like them even better if they showed the closing of the skills gap in Wales, and a smaller gender pay gap in STEM.  She works to achieve this by supporting M-SParc’s Marketing & Events, Outreach and Community work, and STEM & Skills projects.

If you’d like to support this work, or just want to share some stats, get in touch.

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Lois Bevan Shaw

Business Support & Project Development Manager

lois@m-sparc.com

Having worked in the Business Support sector for the past 20 years, Lois can use this wealth of experience to provide dedicated business support to each of our tenants. Lois is passionate about ensuring companies grow and prosper in North Wales, and through her role at M-SParc can now ensure companies get the support they need to achieve this goal.

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Debbie Jones

Low Carbon Innovation Manager

debbie@m-sparc.com

Debbie gained her PhD in Nuclear Chemistry from the University of Manchester in 2016 after which she spent 3 months working for Hitachi Research Labs in Japan. Since returning to North Wales, Debbie has worked as a project manger for Bangor University across the Low Carbon Sector. Debbie is passionate about Low Carbon Energy and how local developments and opportunities in this sector can help both the environment, the local businesses and community.

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Olwen Davies

Contracts and Commercial Officer

olwen@m-sparc.com

Olwen is from Bethel near Caernarfon, she joined the M-SParc team in 2022 as the Contracts and Commercial Officer and is now our Operations and Contracts Manager. Olwen is responsible for managing the contracts and leases for M-SParc and all things Operational. She has extensive experience in the Retail Banking and Wealth Management sector, having worked at HSBC Bank Plc for over 13 years. Qualifications include the Chartered Insurance Institute’s R01 (Financial Services, Regulation & Ethics), CF6 (Mortgage Advice) and a Diploma in Retail Banking and Conduct of Business from The London Institute of Banking and Finance. She is passionate about helping people and businesses thrive in our local economy and takes immense pride in providing an excellent customer experience for our community here at M-SParc.

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Kathryn Owen

Receptionist and Administrator

kathryn@m-sparc.com

Kathryn is passionate about ensuring M-SParc has a positive impact on young people, and believes that M-SParc is the driving force for the island to not just keep up with advances but excel in technological and scientific research and developments. 

Iwan Pitts

Marketing, Events & Engagement Officer

iwan@m-sparc.com

Iwan has been working in broadcasting for over a decade, having started one of the first Welsh language podcasts, written, produced and directed content for S4C, the BBC & online platforms.

Iwan’s background includes graphic design, camera work, video editing and puppeteering.

If you need content created or a venture promoted, Iwan’s your wizard.

Stephen Linton

Facilities and Operations Officer at M-Sparc

stephen@m-sparc.com

Stephen, our Facilities and Operations Officer here at M-SParc. Stephen is a dedicated professional who takes great pride in ensuring that our facilities are safe, sound and operational for everyone. He’s got years of experience under his belt from industrial shipping to Halls of Residence. With a keen interest in engineering and the intricacies how things work, Stephen can generally be found around site, tool bag or pallet truck in tow.

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Rhodri Daniel

Low Carbon Officer

rhodrid@m-sparc.com

Rhodri Daniel is a member of the Low Carbon team at M-SParc, supporting new developments within the region, stimulating the green economy and its wider supply chain. He has an MSc in Chemistry from the University of Bristol, and has spent 10 years in academia and industry (apart from a three-year stint touring the world in a rock band!). Rhodri has extensive experience in leading projects, with a particular focus on the low carbon sector, and brings excellent project management and bid-writing skills to the team. 

Nia Siân Jones

#OnTour & STEM Officer

nia@m-sparc.com

Nia is a talented artist and designer, with a BSc in Product Design and Technology from Bangor University. Nia is usually found #OnTour in Bangor or Pwllheli, running workshops, inspiring people to start their own business, and igniting ambition in local communities.

Osian Roberts

#OnTour Support Officer

osian@m-sparc.com

If you need something 3D printed, laminated, lasered, heat-pressed or duelled in combat, Osian is your knight in shining armour!

Molly Jackson

Low Carbon Graduate Officer​

molly@m-sparc.com

Molly is the Low Carbon Graduate Officer here at M-SParc, contributing to projects within the Egni team. Holding a BSc in Geography and Environmental Forestry from Bangor University, she is dedicated to enhancing biodiversity and carbon capture initiatives at M-SParc. Driven by a passion for the environment and sustainability, Molly is committed to making a positive impact in the local region. Alongside her efforts, she is currently learning Welsh and actively participating in a project involving the planting of Christmas trees on the site!

Ffion Davies

Cluster Support Officer

ffion@m-sparc.com

Ffion does clusters.

Jordan Eardley

#OnTour Digital Innovation Officer

Tech-savvy, people-focused, and always curious — Jordan’s your digital bridge across North Wales. Whether it’s drones, data, or delivering workshops, he brings global perspective and local passion (plus 39 countries’ worth of travel stories).

Matt Evans

Senior STEM & Skills Officer

matt@m-sparc.com

Matt orchestrates our Creadigol Digidol programme, Clwb Sparci and Gofod workshops as part of our STEM & Outreach team.

Rhian Richardson

STEM & Skills Officer

rhian@m-sparc.com

Rhian is a STEM & Skills Officer with 13 years of experience in education and outreach communication. Currently, she delivers impactful STEM workshops at M-SParc and in schools to help young people discover their potential in science and tech. A mother of two, Rhian loves climbing and paddleboarding, finding adventure both in and out of the classroom.

Get in touch if you’d like to discuss STEM & Skills!

Elgan Edwards

Degree Apprentice

Elgan is combining academic learning with real-world experience as he works towards a BSc in Software Engineering through Coleg Menai and Bangor University. Splitting his time between study and hands-on placements with us and our wider ecosystem, he’s building the skills to become a future tech leader.

Got a project or opportunity Elgan could get involved with? Get in touch!

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Rhodri Williams

Degree Apprentice - M-SParc Skills Academy

rhodri@m-sparc.com

Born and raised in Gaerwen, Rhodri is one of the first members of the Skills Academy. Rhodri works with tenants on data annotation for artificial intelligence, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, as well as M-SParc on the Road. As part of his role, Rhodri is studying BSc Applied Software Engineering at Bangor University, which includes network understanding, data ethics and writing in Java, Python and HTML programming languages.

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Tom Burke

Digital Innovation Manager

tom@m-sparc.com

Tom used to work at the KFC in his hometown of Colwyn Bay before it mysteriously burned down. He then spent several years “on the lam” in East Germany, where he worked as an animator in Berlin. When the wall fell, Tom came home.

He enjoys climbing and hates ice-skating.