Dr Tidu Maini is Executive Chairman of Qatar Science & Technology Park. He heads the science park’s strategy and governance, and leads its development of international research collaborations. Dr Tidu was appointed to this role in June 2007 by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, of which the science park is a part. He is also Qatar Foundation’s Science & Technology Advisor. Dr Maini was most recently Pro Rector of Imperial College London, responsible for technology transfer, consulting services, strategic business alliances, development and alumni affairs. He is a member of the College’s Management Board and sits on a number of other College academic and business committees. Dr Maini has 30 years of experience in the management of technology companies in the defence, electronics, energy and ICT sectors. His extensive experience includes management of business in Europe, US, Asia and the Middle East.