Tom Adams
About Tom Adams
Tom Adams serves as the Chief Impact Officer at Acumen, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in economics and impact investing, having held various roles in organizations such as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development.
Current Role as Chief Impact Officer
Tom Adams serves as the Chief Impact Officer at Acumen, a position he has held since 2018 in New York, New York. In this role, he focuses on impact investing and entrepreneurial solutions aimed at alleviating poverty. His responsibilities include developing strategies that align with Acumen's mission to create a more equitable society through innovative financial models.
Previous Experience at Acumen
Prior to his current role, Tom Adams worked at Acumen as the Director of Lean Data from 2013 to 2017. During his four years in this position, he was based in New York, New York, where he contributed to the organization's efforts in using data to enhance the effectiveness of social enterprises and impact investments.
Educational Background
Tom Adams holds a Master's degree in Economics from Soas University of London, which he completed from 2005 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Nottingham University Business School, studying there from 1999 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in economic policy and impact investing.
Career in Economic Advisory Roles
Tom Adams has held various economic advisory roles throughout his career. He served as a Diplomat and Economic Advisor at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office from 2008 to 2010 in London, United Kingdom. Additionally, he worked as an Economist at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister from 2003 to 2005. His expertise in economic policy has been further demonstrated through his roles at the Department for International Development, where he was a Country Economist in Nigeria and later led the Wealth Creation and Climate Change Team in Ethiopia.
Experience in Impact Investing
Tom Adams has extensive experience in impact investing, focusing on developing entrepreneurial solutions to address poverty. His work has taken him across the Global South, where he gained firsthand experience in diverse economic environments. This background informs his approach to creating policies that promote equitable societies.