The chief executive of the organisation that runs Norwich Research Park has announced he is stepping down.

David Parfrey was the CEO of Anglia Innovation Partnership LLP for three and a half years.

David said: “I am really proud of the work that the board, my team and the people across the park have delivered since I have been here to establish a firm base for future growth.

“It will soon be time for someone else to take the CEO‘s position and I am sure that they will grasp the opportunities that are in place. It’s a great community with very highly skilled people that will make a real difference to our lives. I wish my successor the best of luck.”

Non-executive chairman of AIP LLP, Dr Pete Jackson said: “I would like to thank David for his contribution to making Norwich Research Park a thriving community. Our focus now is to turbo-charge the Park’s enterprise culture, creating jobs, building facilities and growing businesses.”

The selection process for Mr Parfrey's successor is now under way.