Matthew Jackson
Deputy Chief Executive
Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES)
Matthew Jackson is the Deputy Chief Executive of the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES). Matthew has worked at CLES since 2005 and is currently leading the organisation’s work around local wealth building, anchor institutions, and progressive procurement. Matthew is viewed as one of the leading experts on progressive procurement policy and practice in Europe. Around the topic of procurement, he has worked with over 200 local authorities in the UK; given evidence to parliamentary select committees, and is currently working in Preston and Birmingham on a long term basis to enable anchor institutions to maximise their community wealth. He is also Lead Expert for the European Funded URBACT Programme’s Procure network which is looking to progress procurement processes and practices and harness the wealth of anchor institutions across 11 cities in Europe. Matthew has additionally undertaken work in the United States looking at how cities can utilise their institutions more effectively to address local economic and social challenges. Matthew Chairs the Greater Manchester Social Value Network (GMSVN).
