John Jackson

John Jackson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LGfL - The National Grid for Learning, a position he has held since March 2016.2 He is a passionate and innovative leader in the field of educational technology, dedicated to harnessing digital innovation to inspire children and teachers and enable education transformation.1

Career Background

John Jackson has an extensive background in education and technology:

• He helped found LGfL in 2001 and has been involved with the organization in various capacities since then.12
• Prior to becoming CEO, he served as a Non-Executive Director at LGfL from June 2011 to March 2016.2
• His earlier roles include Head of IT (Education) for the London Borough of Camden and the London Borough of Bromley.2
• He also worked as Information Systems Manager for the London Borough of Redbridge and as a Technical Support Officer for Cumbria County Council.2

Achievements and Recognition

John Jackson has received several accolades for his work in educational technology:

• He has been named in the top 25 IT Leaders in the UK.1
• He is currently a member of the DfE National EdTech Advisory Group.1
• Jackson won the ERA Outstanding Achievement Award for accelerating the adoption of new technology in schools and his dedication to saving them money, keeping children safe, tackling inequality, energizing teaching and learning, and promoting wellbeing.1

Leadership Style and Philosophy

John Jackson describes his leadership style as "Jimi Hendrix not Chopin," indicating a preference for a more dynamic and innovative approach.23 He is inspired by historical figures such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, Steve Jobs, and Josiah Wedgwood.2

His mission at LGfL is focused on delivering some of the world's biggest and most disruptive EdTech and cloud projects.2 Jackson is committed to "doing what I can to make the world a better place" and has a vision for super-fast connectivity to transform teaching and learning.24