John Jackson is a veteran in the tech industry, with an impressive record of driving growth and accelerating innovation. He is a proud part of the UK tech scene and has been instrumental in delivering some of the largest edtech implementations in the world. Jackson holds a Professional Certificate in Management with a focus on Management Science from The Open University, an MSc in Information Technology from De Montfort University, and a BA (Hons) in History from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Jackson has held several key leadership positions in various organizations throughout his career. He is currently the CEO at LGfL (The National Grid for Learning) and has previously served as the Non-Executive Director at London Grid for Learning, CIO at London Borough of Camden, Technology Adviser (seconded part-time) at Home Office (Children's Unit), Technology Lead (seconded part-time) at London Grid for Learning, Head of IT (Education) at London Borough of Camden, Head of IT (Education) at London Borough of Bromley, Information Systems Manager at London Borough of Redbridge, and Technical Support Officer at Cumbria County Council.

Jackson's expertise lies in Digital Strategy, Innovation, and Big Data. He is passionate about making the world a better place and contributing to the educational technology sector. As a leader, he has successfully implemented numerous projects and initiatives across various organizations, driving growth and accelerating innovation to achieve their goals.