Gareth Sumner

Gareth Sumner is an experienced professional in urban design and innovation, currently serving as the Head of Geovation at Ordnance Survey since September 2023 and as a Visiting Lecturer at Bayes Business School. Previously, Gareth held the position of Open Innovation Lead at Transport for London, where a successful Open Innovation team was co-built to connect innovators with transportation objectives. Gareth's background includes roles such as Head of Customer Success at Prospective.io, Innovation & Cities Lead at Nesta, and various positions within Transport for London, focusing on foresight and urban design strategies. Educational credentials include a MEng in Engineering from the University of Cambridge, a Master's Degree in Innovation, Creativity and Leadership from Cass Business School, and an MA in Urban Design from Oxford Brookes University.