Jack Tonks

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About Jack Tonks

I'm an economist and policy advisor with experience in economic analysis, public policy, and commercial advisory. I currently work as an Economic Advisor in the Economics and Commercial team at GHD Advisory, supporting clients on economic appraisal, value-for-money analysis, and economic impact assessments.My recent work includes developing economic frameworks for the UK Space Agency to assess programme portfolios and supporting the UK Department for Transport with economic and cost modelling to inform value-for-money analysis and economic cases. I have also contributed to economic impact assessments for major regional development projects, quantifying direct and indirect effects across key regional economic indicators.Previously, I worked in Deal Advisory at KPMG, gaining experience in the financial services sector and earlier as an Economic Analyst with Dublin City Council, contributing to economic monitoring and local economic development strategy.I hold a Master’s degree in Business Economics and an undergraduate degree in Economics and Politics from University College Cork. I also hold a Professional Diploma in Project Management from the Institute of Public Administration, along with the APMG Better Business Cases certification and Best Practice Project Finance Modelling certification with Forvis Mazars.