Jack Thomas
Managing Editor
Innovation News Network
Jack is a Cheshire native who graduated from the University of Central Lancashire in 2020 with a First-Class Honours degree in Journalism, joining Innovation News Network in 2021.
An avid sports enthusiast, in his spare time, Jack can be found working out at the gym, cycling around the beautiful Cheshire countryside, or cheering on his beloved Liverpool FC.
His other passions include travelling, music, and walking his two dogs.
Email: jack@innovationnewsnetwork.com
Georgie Purcell
Digital Publication Editor
The Innovation Platform
Georgie joined the company in 2021 and is the Editor of The Innovation Platform. Upon graduating from Liverpool John Moores University with a degree in Journalism in 2015, Georgie completed various placements at news organisations such as the BBC and Mercury Press. Georgie brings with her over six years of experience in digital publishing, having worked as the Editor of several trade publications covering a range of sectors, from health and social care to laboratory science.
In her spare time, Georgie enjoys trips to the theatre and socialising with friends. When at home, you’ll usually find Georgie decorating her house in Congleton where she lives with her partner.
Email: georgie@innovationnewsnetwork.com
Emily Potts
Digital Editor
Innovation News Network
Emily joined the team fresh from Durham University in 2021, after achieving a First-Class Honours degree in English Literature and Philosophy. Whilst at university she was a keen participant in multiple student publications, spending a vast amount of her degree in an editorial role.
When not at work, Emily enjoys watching TV cuddling up with her cats, Maisy and Mittens, and singing karaoke to Taylor Swift’s songs with her two sisters. Her other interests include socialising with friends, going on walks with her family, and trying new vegetarian recipes.
Email: emily@innovationnewsnetwork.com
Megan Traviss
Digital Editor
Innovation News Network
Megan joined the team in 2022 after completing her master’s degree in Multimedia Journalism. During her time as a student journalist, she was most interested in writing content and designing magazines rather than being in front of the camera.
Originally from Yorkshire, Megan moved to Manchester for university and has lived there for the past four years.
When not at work, Megan enjoys searching TikTok for the latest skincare and makeup trends, travelling (and making TikToks about her travels), trying out new recipes, and going for walks around Manchester.
Email: Megan@innovationnewsnetwork.com
Maddie Hall
Digital Publication Editor
The Innovation Platform
Maddie joined the team in 2023 after graduating from the University of Oxford with a degree in Ancient and Modern History.
A musical theatre lover, Maddie enjoys watching and performing in shows in her spare time, as well as post-rehearsal socialising with friends.
When she’s not in a theatre, Maddie will usually be baking, travelling, running or cuddling her cats, Alfie, Rodney and Teddy. She also shares her cheesy music taste once a month by hosting a children’s hospital radio show.
Matthew Brundrett
Assistant Digital Publication Editor
The Innovation Platform
Matt is a native of Staffordshire who attended both Keele University and the University of Sheffield, studying history and obtaining a master’s degree in modern history, respectively.
He graduated in 2021 and, after a period of writing on the parts of history that interested him, took up the role of assistant editor at Innovation News Network in 2023. Previously, he has been published in Sheffield University’s history blog, History Matters.
When not at work, Matt can be found reading and researching his topics of interest, painting models for games such as Warhammer, playing those games with friends, or spending time with his wonderful partner either relaxing indoors or taking in the countryside of the Peak District.
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