Tom Blackwood is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in the creative arts and media industries. He attended Licensed Victuallers School before studying Creative Arts and Media Studies at the University of Portsmouth where he achieved a 2.1 degree. Tom has held several positions throughout his career, including Co-Founder at The Near Beer Brewing Co, Freelance Creative at Self-Employed, Creative Director at Mid-Brow Productions, and Creative at Drum. He has also held roles in business development and delegate and exhibition sales at OMD EMEA and The Economist respectively. Tom brings a wealth of experience and expertise to any professional setting, and is highly sought after for his creativity, leadership abilities, and strategic thinking.