Tom is Chief Economist at the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). He established the ICO’s economic capabilities and leads teams applying economics, research and analysis to understand and solve complex problems across the ICO’s remit.

His background is in regulatory and competition economics, primarily in digital markets and telecommunications. Before joining the ICO he worked for Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, and before this in economic consulting.

Tom holds undergraduate and masters degrees in economics from the London School of Economics, and has undertaken postgraduate study at King’s College London and the Harvard Kennedy School.