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Meet the team

The group of experts who represent our creative industries members

matthewfell-163189.jpgMatthew Fell, director for competitive markets

Matthew Fell is director for competitive markets, with responsibility for leading CBI policy on financial services and the creative industries.  He is also responsible for the CBI's work on the knowledge economy including digital and intellectual property issues, as well as corporate governance, company reporting and competition policy. Matthew joined the CBI in July 1999, and his previous roles include head of corporate affairs, head of enterprise and senior policy adviser for manufacturing. 

James NationJames Nation, policy adviser for digital economy and the creative industries

James covers a range of issues including broadband policy and digital infrastructure, cyber security, the contribution of digital services to the European and domestic economies, data protection, and broader work on our creative industries campaign. Prior to joining the CBI, James took a Masters in Philosophy and Public Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He also holds a BA in History from the University of Oxford.