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Dr. Tim Hames

Dr. Tim Hames, co-founder of Acuti Associates, specializes in political risk advisory. Formerly Assistant Editor of The Times and Lecturer at Oxford, he also led the BVCA as Director General. Co-author of the best-seller The Long Shot with Dame Kate Bingham, Tim’s expertise spans journalism, academia, and public policy.

Price Band C: £5K - £10K

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Dr. Tim Hames

Price Band C: £5K - £10K

About Dr. Tim Hames

Dr. Tim Hames is the co-founder of Acuti Associates, a firm specializing in domestic and international political risk advisory. With a distinguished career spanning journalism, academia, and public policy, Tim brings unparalleled expertise to his work. He previously served as Assistant Editor of The Times, where he honed his analytical skills and deep understanding of global affairs.

Before entering journalism, Tim was a Lecturer in American and British Politics at Oxford University, imparting knowledge on complex political landscapes to the next generation of thinkers. His academic insights continue to inform his nuanced perspectives on political risk and strategy.

Tim’s leadership experience extends to his role as Director General of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), where he represented the interests of private equity and venture capital firms, navigating regulatory frameworks and fostering industry growth.

He is also a celebrated author, co-writing the best-selling book The Long Shot: The Inside Story of the Race to Vaccinate Britain with Dame Kate Bingham. This critically acclaimed work offers an insider’s view of the unprecedented effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines during a global crisis.

Tim’s multifaceted career, encompassing media, academia, and executive leadership, positions him as a leading voice in political risk analysis.

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