Steve directs the major programmes of work for Futurelab ensuring that they deliver well. Recent examples include the Beyond Current Horizons programme looking at long-term influences on education and responses to them and Futurelab’s work developing the UK’s Harnessing Technology strategy. Steve is responsible for the operational and planning activities of Futurelab including finance, infrastructure and human resources. He plays a major part in setting the organisation's strategy. Steve has been with Futurelab since its launch, prior to that he was Business Development Director for the At-Bristol science centre.