Tim Evans

Tim Evans is Professor in Business and Political Economy (Practice) at Middlesex University within the Faculty of Business and Law's Department of Strategy, Leadership & Operations. He bridges interdisciplinary doctoral supervision with thought leadership across media, public policy networks, and cross-sector organizations including healthcare, defense, and international development.

Education:

• M.Sc. and PhD in Sociology, London School of Economics
• MBA, Open University
• NATO-sponsored Post-graduate Certificate in National Security, Christian Albrecht’s Universität, Kiel

His research centers on the sociology and nature of money, trade statecraft, digital governance, and post-communist transitions. He examines how political economy shapes healthcare systems, public policy implementation, and digital transformation, with emphasis on real-world applications through media commentary and policy networks. His work integrates sociological theory with practical governance challenges.

Recent publications (2022-2013) reveal consistent focus on healthcare innovation during crises (notably coronavirus pandemic analyses in 2020), post-communist economic transitions, and digital governance frameworks. Academic outputs blend with high-impact media contributions in The Daily Telegraph and City AM, demonstrating policy relevance across economics, health, and international relations.

Scientific Awards:

• Freedom of the City of London for NHS Concordat negotiation
• Ranked among UK's 'Top 75' economic thinkers by City AM (2016)

He supervises doctoral researchers including Stephen Orwin (since 2023), drawing on extensive policy experience. His landmark achievement was negotiating the 2000 NHS/Independent Sector Concordat with Tony Blair, enabling NHS-funded care in independent hospitals—a deal benefiting 1.6M+ patients annually by 2023. Earlier, he served as Chief Economic Adviser to Slovakia's government during post-communist transition.

He maintains active collaboration with public sector bodies, global enterprises (Pfizer, Microsoft), and policy think tanks including Adam Smith Institute and Centre for the New Europe, focusing on healthcare transformation and economic statecraft.