Benedict Macon-Cooney

Benedict is an expert in economic and technology policy, with a special emphasis on artificial intelligence, biotech and clean tech. His work highlights the need to accelerate scientific progress to solve societal challenges.

Ben leads our work on reimagining government for the 21st century, and has co-authored TBI’s New National Purpose series with Tony Blair and William Hague. He has also worked to develop TBI’s partnership with satellite internet service Starlink. Prior to joining TBI in 2013, Ben worked for HM Treasury on its response to the 2008 global financial crisis.