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Theo Blackwell MBE

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Local government collaboration sprint at Government Digital Service
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Theo Blackwell is Londons first Chief Digital Officer, where he leads digital transformation, data, and smart city initiatives. He concurrently advises the Government Digital Service on local government collaboration. His career has centered on public sector innovation, including his time as a Cabinet member for Finance, Technology & Growth in Camden and an Oxford education.

While his public profile is focused on his extensive career in government and technology, he has a notable background as the former Head of Policy for the UKs video games industry trade body. He has also been deeply involved in community projects, presenting awards to local initiatives that promote digital skills.

He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to local government digital transformation.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Local government collaboration sprint
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Public Sector Digitalization
As London's first CDO, his entire career is focused on transforming public services through technology, data, and citizen-centered design.
Local Gov Collaboration
He is currently leading a sprint for the Government Digital Service (GDS) focused on improving collaboration and innovation between central and local government.
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Career

Work history

1-2025 - 12-2025
Local government collaboration sprint
Government Digital Service
9-2017
Chief Digital Officer for London
Mayor of London
1-2017 - 8-2017
Policy Fellow
Public.io
9-2017
Cabinet member for Finance, Technology & Growth
London Borough of Camden
Head of Policy and Public Affairs
Ukie - The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment
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Education
1991 - 1994
B.A.
University of Oxford
1999 - 2000
Common Professional Exam
The University of Law
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