Tamsin Jones

Tamsin Jones works at the intersection of transformational leadership and inclusive innovation. With two decades of leadership in strategy and partnerships, she has contributed to initiatives that build stronger societies and is a regular advisor to businesses, impact investors and government in the development of projects that sustain people and the planet. She is currently contributing to the launch of Capital Connect, the largest ever matching of gender lens funds with potential investors from around the world. Tamsin co-initiated an innovation hub for ventures in Cape Town and the leading solution to bring more exceptional female talent into boardrooms across Africa. She has been senior advisor to the leading innovator in last mile cellular and internet connectivity and the UK Government development finance institution, CDC Group, where she contributed to the launch and expansion of The Africa List. Earlier in her career, Tamsin contributed to initiatives and multi-stakeholder ecosystems including: a social innovation centre; a new model of care for pregnant women living with HIV in southern Africa; as policy advisor to a state Premier; and London 2012 Olympic Games’ jobs and enterprise legacy. Tamsin is a proud trustee of TheFlipFlopi, an organisation determined to end single use plastic in Africa and holds an MBA from the Said Business School of the University of Oxford.