Placi has over 20 years’ experience in the consulting world, with a robust commercial acumen, funding intelligence and a passion for developing new and exciting innovation ecosystems. She is also a TEDx Speaker, a natural connector and champion of collaborations. She is driven by the opportunity to support sustainable economic growth whilst enhancing the environment in her role within the Oxford to Cambridge Partnership.

She is currently leading the Innovation and Economy Working Group for the Oxford to Cambridge Partnership, focusing on Internationalisation, Sustainable Economic Development and Innovation Collaboration.