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Theo Keane

Theo joined Nesta in August 2012 and is a Programme Manager working on the Innovation in Giving Fund which is finding, supporting and growing innovative approaches to the giving and sharing of money, time and assets for social purposes. Theo leads on the design and delivery of the Business Giving programme.

His academic and professional background has been focused on international development, sustainable business practice, and corporate social responsibility. Before joining Nesta, Theo worked for Zamyn - a cultural communications agency - as corporate development manager where he was responsible for strategic partnerships, fundraising and programme delivery. Prior to that, he worked in BT Global Services as a graduate management trainee, progressing to a role as account manager for Thomson Reuters and to a key position in the CSR team as a community investment manager.

Theo has an undergraduate degree in International Development with Politics, and a Masters in Sustainable Business from the University of Leeds.