Tom Cahill-Jones

Building and nurturing creative industries partnerships at Nesta
Summary
Tom Cahill-Jones is an experienced Director/Manager with a strong background in the creative and higher education sectors, specializing in Innovation Development, Policy Development, Operations Management, and Performing Arts.
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electroacoustic Music Composition from The University of Birmingham, with a keen interest in makerspaces. During his tenure at Birmingham City University, he successfully secured £25m in funding and co-founded STEAMhouse, the university's center for collaborative innovation.
Tom's educational journey includes studying Public Policy Analysis at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a PhD in Electroacoustic Music Composition, and a BMus (Hons) in Music, all from The University of Birmingham.
Throughout his career, Tom has held various roles in prestigious organizations such as being the Partnerships Manager at Nesta's Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC), Director and Founder at Ingot Studios, and Senior Development Manager at STEAMhouse, focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths (STEAM) initiatives.
His professional experience includes leadership positions, research roles, and project management responsibilities in organizations like Erasmus+, Interreg Europe, Birmingham City University, Design Council, and various arts and music institutions in Birmingham.
Tom Cahill-Jones has a proven track record of successful project implementation, team leadership, and securing substantial funding in the fields of creative industries, innovation, and higher education, making him a valuable asset with a diverse skill set and a deep passion for collaborative innovation.