Monica Kundan Finlayson is Head of Operations & Delivery within Innovation & Engagement at the University of Oxford. She leads the central team responsible for the effective delivery of strategic innovation programmes, ensuring strong governance, cross-sector coordination, and clear, consistent communications across complex portfolios. Her role spans programme management, delivery assurance, financial oversight, and high-quality events delivery, enabling cohesive and impact-driven implementation.

As project manager for Equinox: Equitable Innovation Oxford, Monica provides oversight across all workstreams, managing risk, timelines, resources, and partner coordination to ensure delivery against strategic objectives. By proactively managing interdependencies across a wide range of stakeholders, she ensures the effective delivery of Equinox’s strategic vision - translating ambition into measurable action and strengthening Oxfordshire’s position as a globally competitive and inclusive innovation ecosystem.