Steve Jackson is an entrepreneur and business strategist, and has over 21 years’ experience starting, building and selling companies. His businesses have spanned consulting, outsourcing, recruitment technology and on-line games.
Steve is currently Co-Founder and Group COO of Xoomworks – a niche technology consulting and outsourcing business based in the UK, France, Germany, Romania and Bulgaria. Xoomworks works with high growth, tech driven companies and FTSE 100 businesses, to launch innovative digital products that people love to use and to implement core digital systems.
Prior to setting up his first company, Steve worked as a strategy consultant and IT project manager. Steve holds an MBA from INSEAD and a degree in Applied Physics from Durham University. He is an Honorary Professor of Entrepreneurship at Durham University; a Fellow of the Global Sourcing Association and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
Steve is a regular speaker on business and entrepreneurship at several European universities and business schools. He is also an active mentor and business adviser for several early stage businesses.