Thomas joined the Government Digital Service (GDS) in 2021 (which is now part of DSIT) and is responsible for transforming how Government grows capability in digital, data and cyber. This includes attracting, recruiting and building digital expertise, through to developing the many leaders in government who have specialism in other domains, but increasingly need digital and data confidence to deliver.

Thomas joined Government in 2019 from BT, where he led engineering workforce planning, apprenticeships and learning transformation. He is also a trustee at Good Things Foundation, the UK’s leading digital inclusion charity.