Tom joined the Foundation in July 2024.
Tom has been the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of Jersey since early 2022. Having previously been a Senior Civil Servant in the UK working on issues such as Brexit and Covid19 for the Department of Health and Social Care and as the inaugural Head Economist for Digital in the Cabinet Office. His last role was as the Chief Impact Officer and Chief Economist for the UK Infrastructure Bank, establishing an investment framework ensuring the bank’s investments maximise policy impacts for economic growth and net zero. Tom has held similar positions to his Jersey role, both for the Saint Helena Government and Leeds City Council, focusing on economics, social impacts, and economic growth. As well as having a second career as a locally elected politician in York for eight years.
Tom has previous experience as a Trustee and Non-Executive Director for charities, having previously focussed on economic development, heritage, and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).