CSconnected Team

Lee is the Business Support Officer for CSconnected, with over 30 years of experience providing business and administrative support across the service and semiconductor industries.

Lee joined the team in June 2024 having previously worked in a similar role with Rockley Photonics Limited for the past 5 years.

As Programme Manager, Hazel supports the delivery of CSconnected SIPF to UKRI across the 12 partners. CSconnected SIPF is a UKRI Strength in Places Fund (SIPF) project, led by Cardiff University, that is building on regional strengths in advanced semiconductor materials and manufacturing. 

Hazel has over ten years experience in the photonics sector working across academia and industry to support R&D. Hazel is passionate about the innovation landscape in Wales, not just through photonics, but including advanced manufacturing and AI.

Camille is the Marketing Manager for CSconnected, leading on communications and marketing activities that underpin the expansion of the compound semiconductor cluster across the South Wales region. Camille has over 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Prior to CSconnected, she served as Marketing Executive at IQE. 

Brandon is the Skills Manager at CSconnected, where he leads initiatives to enhance educational pathways and skills development within the compound semiconductor sector across South Wales.

With a background in semiconductor qualifications development at WJEC and extensive experience as an Engineering Lecturer and Freelance Designer, Brandon brings a unique blend of educational expertise and industry insight to his role.

His passion for innovation and education drives his commitment to building a skilled workforce and fostering industry-academic partnerships that drive growth and excellence in the semiconductor ecosystem.

Anna is the Project Delivery Manager for CSconnected, responsible for the execution of key events and projects to foster the cluster and strengthen its member network. She has over 10 years of experience across communications, technical projects and ecosystem engagement.

Anna joined the CSconnected team in 2026 to focus on ICSCRM 2027 and support the continued growth of the South Wales compound semiconductor cluster.

Nina is the Communications Coordinator for CSconnected, delivering an online presence for the CSconnected brand and organising logistics for events that CSconnected participates in.

Nina joined the team in November 2021 as the CSconnected Administrative Officer and took on the role of Events Coordinator the following year, before becoming Communications Coordinator in May 2024. 

Erin is the Cluster Engagement Coordinator for CSconnected, coordinating events and engagement resources for CSconnected and Cluster members. Erin joined the team in February 2025 with 4 years’ experience of marketing, events, and engagement activities.

Sara Phipps is the Skills Officer at CSconnected, where she works with schools, employers and colleges to broaden awareness of the compound semiconductor industry and create opportunities for pupils across South Wales. She supports initiatives to enhance educational pathways and skills development within the sector.

With four years’ experience in higher and further education (HE/FE) and outreach work, Sara has developed a strong background in engaging with stakeholders, organising events, and supporting skills-focused initiatives. She brings a well-rounded combination of academic understanding and practical experience to her role.

Chris' career in electronics and semiconductors started at British Telecom Research Laboratories before joining a new joint venture between BT and US based DuPont in 1986. Chris was part of the founding team at Epitaxial Products International Ltd (EPI) in Cardiff in 1988 which became IQE plc in 1999 following a successful IPO.

With a background in science and engineering, Chris also holds an MBA and has held a number of senior management positions within the IQE Group. Chris is currently a Non-Exec Director of CSconnected, representing the world’s first compound semiconductor cluster that is rapidly evolving across South Wales and the West of England.

Wyn received a MA (Physics) from Cambridge University and PhD from Heriot Watt University in blue semiconductor laser development. He has 30+ years of industrial experience gained at Ferranti, British Telecom Research Labs, Detica (now BAE), Sharp Research labs, IQE plc and Compound Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (now Sivers Semiconductors).

Wyn is the founding Director of the Compound Semiconductor Centre, initiated as a Joint Venture between IQE Plc and Cardiff University, focussed on translation of R+D in compound semiconductor materials and devices, which has raised in excess of £80M in RD&I projects since 2017. He was a founding Non-Exec Director of The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult (2017-2026), and Chair of ‘CSconnected’: a £43M project focussed on expanding the South Wales Compound Semiconductor Cluster 2020-2026.

He is a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales, and was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2023 for his contribution to the UK Semiconductor industry. He was awarded an Honorary Distinguished Professorship by Cardiff University in 2021 in recognition of his collaboration with the School of Physics and Astronomy. He holds a Honorary Professorship at Bangor University to recognise his collaboration with the Digital Signal Processing Centre in the area of high performance semiconductor devices for telecoms applications.

Ian joined Aviza Technologies Ltd shortly after the Trikon Technologies Ltd acquisition by Aviza Inc., having previously worked in Publishing, Manufacturing, Media and Leisure.

Ian was the UK Finance lead on Migration to Oracle (Aviza) Oracle upgrade (Orbotech) and SAP (KLA). He helped co-ordinate merger of Aviza Technology Ltd and Surface Technology Systems Ltd to form SPTS Technologies.

As Finance Manager, Ian was responsible for SPTS’s subsidiaries at European Clusters (Dresden & Grenoble). Responsible for finance reporting on SPTS’s grant projects, especially UKRI's Strength in Places Fund (SIPF), being the link between R&D and finance. He served as Company Secretary from Jul-17 to Jun-24 before the companies were renamed KLA and moved to Celtic Springs.