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Tom Adeyoola is a British technology entrepreneur and public-sector innovation leader. He is the Executive Chair of Innovate UK.[1]
Adeyoola is the founder of Metail, a fashion-technology company, based in Cambridge and London, focused on virtual fitting-room technology. He founded the company in 2008 and led it until its sale in 2019.[2]
Career
Adeyoola has worked in technology, entrepreneurship, investment and business strategy. According to UK Research and Innovation, he has more than 25 years' experience in the startup ecosystem.[1]
Adeyoola has also held board and advisory roles. He has served on the board of Channel 4 and St Paul's School, and has been involved with Elvie, Verco, Extend Ventures, the Creative Industries Taskforce and the Startup Coalition.[1]
Innovate UK
In March 2025, Adeyoola was announced as the preferred candidate for Executive Chair of Innovate UK by Science Minister Lord Vallance.[3]
Following a pre-appointment hearing, the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee endorsed his appointment in April 2025.[4]
Publications and policy work
Adeyoola co-authored the Start-Up, Scale-Up review, which examined how the United Kingdom could improve conditions for starting and growing businesses.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Tom Adeyoola". UK Research and Innovation. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ^ "Pre-appointment hearing for the Executive Chair of Innovate UK". UK Parliament. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ^ "Preferred candidate for Innovate UK Executive Chair is announced". UK Research and Innovation. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ^ "Tom Adeyoola endorsed as executive chair of Innovate UK". Science Business. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ^ "Start-Up, Scale-Up" (PDF). The Labour Party. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
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