Shane Tomlinson
Programme Leader, Systems for Change
Shane Tomlinson leads E3G’s work on ‘Systems for Change’ and contributes to work on New Foreign Policy. He joined E3G in August 2006.
Shane has a BSc in Economics & Economic History from the University of Bristol, an MSc in Economic History from the London School of Economics and an MPA from Princeton University. His studies also included an internship with the Georgian Ministry of Economy advising on privatization issues, and a microfinance project in India to develop country risk profiles for potential investors.
Prior to joining E3G Shane worked in the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit in the Cabinet Office. He provided policy advice and analysis on a number of strategic areas including global health issues, energy policy and resource productivity. During the 2002 World Summit for Sustainable Development he was part of the team which developed and launched the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and also acted as a negotiator on sustainable production and consumption issues.
In his spare time Shane enjoys trying to balance a love of good food and socialising with running and hiking (especially in the Peak District where he grew up).