Phil Tomlinson

Phil Tomlinson is Professor of Industrial Strategy and Co-Director of the Centre for Governance, Regulation & Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS) at the University of Bath's School of Management. His research explores economic governance, innovation, regional development, and place-based industrial strategy, with over 135 publications in academic journals, books, and media outlets.

His research focuses on:

• The interplay between economic governance frameworks and regional development
• Innovation ecosystems in industrial strategy
• Supply chain resilience and security
• EU-UK economic relations post-Brexit
• Defense industry modernization and cybersecurity

Tomlinson's recent publications analyze UK industrial policy challenges, including supply chain vulnerabilities post-Brexit, defense industry collaboration, and business taxation impacts. His work consistently examines policy implementation gaps and economic resilience strategies.

Honors and appointments:

• Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
• Fellow of the Regional Studies Association
• UK All-Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group
• West of England’s Skills Advisory Panel
• Editor for Competition and Change journal
• Policy Debates Editor at Regional Studies

As Co-Director of CGR&IS, he leads research on governance frameworks and industrial innovation, collaborating with policymakers to address regional economic challenges.