Mike Parsons

Penrith , Cumbria United Kingdom

Innovator in Residence

Manufacturing

May 2014 co-founder with Mary B Rose of http://www.outdoorgearcoach.co.uk/ a publishing venture - books and online training for outdoor equipment. Innovation coach and new start up mentor 2013 onwards. owner and chief innovator at Karrimor Int Ltd until 1996. creator/inventor of Karrimat, KSB's, Whillans Alpiniste, Hot Ice, Jaguar SA system packs. 2006 - 2014 Hon Fellow IEED Lancaster University Management School. 2010-2013 Innovator in Residence, IEED, LUMS Lancaster Uni. 2005 founder OMM ( Original Mountain Marathon) Ltd Outdoor activities - snow, ice, rock, mtn,ski-nordic,skate,tele,alpine,mtb,horse ride, Competed in 30+ Mountain Marathons Bragging rights; activity on ...