Afzana Anwer

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Engagement Model Offered

NED; Advisory; Interim; Chair

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME; Corporate

Dr Afzana Anwer operates at the intersection of intellectual property, technology and commercial strategy.

Dual-qualified as a US Attorney and UK Solicitor, with a PhD from Cambridge and a JD from MIT, she brings a rare combination of legal and technical expertise to the commercialisation of innovation.

Afzana works with C-suite leadership to structure and protect innovation, enabling faster market entry and stronger commercial outcomes.

Afzana’s Arena

• Commercial Operations & Intellectual Property.

Superpowers

• Aligns intellectual property strategy with commercial goals to support growth and market entry.

• Delivers outcomes through a pragmatic, risk-balanced approach without unnecessary complexity.

• Acts as a trusted advisor on go-to-market strategy and key commercial decisions.

• Brings a strong delivery mindset, focused on turning strategy into practical results.

Impact in Action

• Advised C-suite leadership on IP strategy and commercial decision-making.

• Led Intellectual Property functions within innovation-led organisations.

• Supported the structuring and protection of IP to enable commercialisation.

Working style

• Efficient, communicative and detail-oriented.

• Focused on clear, practical delivery with strong alignment to business objectives.