Thomas Beckley
About Thomas Beckley
Thomas Beckley is a Program Fellow at the World Economic Forum, focusing on defining and building the Metaverse. He has a diverse background in strategy and innovation, with experience across multiple industries and a strong academic foundation in business and sustainability.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Thomas Beckley serves as a Program Fellow at the World Economic Forum, focusing on defining and building the Metaverse. He has been in this role since 2022 and is based in London, England. His work involves contributing to the 'Value creation' pillar of the Metaverse initiative, which aims to generate economic and societal value within this emerging digital landscape.
Professional Experience at Accenture
Beckley has been with Accenture since 2015, currently holding the position of Growth & Product Strategy Manager. His tenure at Accenture includes previous roles such as Strategy Analyst from 2013 to 2015. He collaborates with the Sustainability and Innovation Centers of Excellence, focusing on disruptive cross-industry innovation and promoting circular economy practices.
Education and Expertise
Beckley has a diverse educational background. He studied Business Management at Oxford Brookes University from 2010 to 2013. He completed an Executive Programme in Business Strategy at INSEAD, achieving distinction from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he has studied User Experience Design at General Assembly in 2019 and Sustainable Business Strategy at Harvard University in the same year. His expertise spans various industries, including Gaming, High-Tech, Consumer Tech, and Financial Services.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his current roles, Beckley worked at FinTech Innovation Lab London as Strategy Lead & Start-up Mentor from 2018 to 2020. He was also a Fellow at Founders of the Future from 2019 to 2021 and served as a Program Advisor at The Circulars for seven months in 2020. His previous experience includes a two-year stint as a Strategy Analyst at Accenture in London.