Steve Preston

Steve founded Mime in 2007, drawing on his previous experience as a technology consultant at Andersen and as a local authority data analyst, when he saw how the innovative use of data could help tackle social problems. He is an expert in all aspects of using and presenting data, and is passionate that the work Mime does makes a real difference for our clients and the wider community. He co-managed Wandsworth's education data team for 17 years, providing him with deep expertise in education, local government and data policy. This, coupled with his clear communication style, means his advice is often sought by organisations including the DfE, No. 10 and the BBC, and he has spoken at conferences in the UK and abroad about how data can be used to address social challenges.