Tom Lawson

Chief Executive

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Profile

Tom has 17 years of experience shaping, leading and consulting on significant business and technology change programmes.

He joined Opencast in 2019 as Corporate Development Director, before becoming Chief Executive in late 2020.

He spent eight years at Capgemini working on digital delivery and innovation, and six on programmes at BT Global Services. His work included a complex £40m+, 100+ person, programme of operational and digital transformation at HMRC and the delivery of a £40m+ enterprise transformation at a Scottish Government executive agency.

Tom is a former Prince’s Trust mentor. Born and raised in Yorkshire, he graduated from Durham University and is settled in the North East. He is passionate about helping people grow and building client relationships. He’s leading Opencast through a period of rapid expansion.

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Reflections on 2025: Challenge, change and growth at Opencast

Opencast’s Chief Executive Tom Lawson reflects on a year of challenge, change and growth, from tough decisions to renewed momentum and purpose-led progress.

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A look ahead to 2025 and reflections on the year just gone

What does the 2025 business year look like for Opencast? After a highly impactful but at times frustrating 12 months, the year ahead will see a sharp focus on delivering on the company’s strategy and strong, profitable growth, says Chief Executive Tom Lawson.

Social Impact & Sustainability

People & Culture

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Delivering impact in a challenging year

2023 has been about growth and overcoming challenges, Opencast chief executive Tom Lawson says in his end-of-year business review.

People & Culture

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Reflections on 2025: Challenge, change and growth at Opencast

Opencast’s Chief Executive Tom Lawson reflects on a year of challenge, change and growth, from tough decisions to renewed momentum and purpose-led progress.

Social Impact & Sustainability

People & Culture

Learning & Development

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A look ahead to 2025 and reflections on the year just gone

Social Impact & Sustainability

People & Culture