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Thomas Needham

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Head of Strategy at Ofgem
📍 Woking, England, United Kingdom

Thomas is a commercially astute senior leader with over 15 years of experience shaping corporate strategy and leading M&A for major multinational businesses. A graduate of the University of Liverpool and Harvard Business School Online, colleagues describe him as an "excellent strategist" with a "keen intellect" who challenges the status quo.

He has a clear passion for the telecommunications and TMT sectors, demonstrated by his attendance at industry events like Connected Britain. He also takes a direct interest in building his team, personally driving recruitment for key roles in his department.

He led the £500m+ sale of a business and spearheaded a £400m profit turnaround during his time at Direct Line Group.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Head of Strategy
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Woking, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Corporate M&A
He has a proven track record leading major transactions, including a £500m+ business sale and the acquisition and integration of an insurtech provider.
Profit Turnarounds
He delivered a £400m profit turnaround through a strategic review he launched, showcasing his ability to drive significant financial improvements.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Head of Strategy
Ofgem
1-2021 - 10-2025
Head of Corporate Strategy and M&A
Direct Line Group
9-2017 - 1-2021
Senior Manager - Lead Corporate Strategist
Three.
2013 - 9-2017
Senior Strategy Manager
Centrica
2012 - 2013
Marketing Development Manager
Zurich Insurance plc
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Education
2000 - 2003
BA (Econ) Hons
University of Liverpool
10-2021 - 1-2022
Disruptive Strategy
Harvard Business School Online
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