Poppy Sykes

Manager, ON Innovation Program at CSIRO

Poppy Sykes is an experienced professional currently serving as the Manager of the ON Innovation Program at CSIRO since March 2024. Alongside this role, Poppy has been a Board Member of So They Can since October 2021, focusing on breaking the poverty cycle in East Africa through quality education. As a Startup Coach and Mentor for Remarkable since April 2021, Poppy supports early-stage startups creating technology for individuals with disabilities. Previous positions include Strategy & Innovation Consultant at Powered by Purpose Pty Ltd, Head of Strategy & Innovation at Digital Creators, Senior Manager of Social Innovation at Commonwealth Bank, and Talent Community Manager at Futurestep. Poppy's educational background includes a BA Joint Honours from the University of Leeds, a Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate, and a Diploma in Digital Marketing from CIM.

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