Sheffield Technology Parks has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of two new board members, reinforcing its focus on supporting early-stage tech businesses and driving innovation across South Yorkshire.
Mel Kanarek, a prominent figure in the region’s digital economy, joins with over 20 years of experience building and connecting digital communities. She is known for co-founding Sheffield Digital, which supports and promotes the city’s tech ecosystem. Her appointment signals STP’s continued emphasis on strengthening its role within the local startup and digital innovation space.
Joining alongside Kanarek is Claire Mayfield-Tulip, a senior commercial property lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising businesses across Sheffield and the wider region. Her expertise in property development and commercial legal matters is expected to support STP’s ambitions to expand physical infrastructure for growing tech enterprises.
The appointments come at a strategic moment for Sheffield Technology Parks as it looks to develop innovation spaces and deepen collaboration across business, academic, and public sector partners. The organisation is positioning itself as a key driver in making Sheffield a nationally recognised hub for digital entrepreneurship and tech-led growth.
