Jamie is the co-founder and chair of Inner Circle Consulting, an innovative consultancy he has grown to support public bodies and senior leaders working to improve places and strengthen local outcomes. He is part of the LPIP Hub leadership team, UKRI-sponsored research programme, exploring place leadership and place-based policy innovation. A graduate of the University of Birmingham, Jamie is a committed advocate for social mobility, widening access to STEM careers to support the UK’s economic growth.