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Vin is a doctoral researcher at the UKRI Circular Economy Hub, part of the £30 million National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research (NICER) Programme. His research explores how businesses can integrate social value into circular economy transformations, working with multinational enterprises (MNEs) to develop practical frameworks for implementation. Alongside his research, he maintains an active teaching portfolio at University College London and the University of Exeter. Prior to academia, Vin served as a Product Manager at John Deere, overseeing the aftermarket parts portfolio for UK and European markets. His entrepreneurial experience includes founding and leading SpudMe, a digital networking platform that secured multiple grants and managed a diverse team of 15 members across 9 countries. This combination of academic research, industry experience, and entrepreneurial leadership provides valuable insights into the theoretical foundations and practical challenges of strategic business innovation.