Jacob Thompson

Jacob Thompson is an experienced Project Manager currently working at Cardiff Capital Region since November 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing the Northern Valleys Initiative and serving as an Infrastructure Officer. Key achievements involve managing the £35m Housing Viability Gap Fund to enhance residential development and the £50m Strategic Sites & Premises fund aimed at boosting job creation and economic growth. Previous roles include serving as an Associate in Infrastructure at the Football Association of Wales and coordinating player registrations at SA Brain and Company Ltd. Education includes a BSc in Business Management with a focus on Finance from Swansea University, completed in 2021, and attendance at St Martin's Comprehensive School from 2010 to 2017.