Dr. Jason Knowles - Principal Consultant &
Research Manager
Dr. Jason Knowles is a Principal Consultant and GENECON’s Research Manager, with specialist experience in research management to support area regeneration, project appraisal and economic strategy formulation. He has a doctorate from the University of Liverpool, focused on exploring the changes occurring in West Cumbria as a result of economic restructuring. During his time at the University, Jason was also a lecturer, tutor and course co-ordinator. He has worked throughout the UK in the economic development and regeneration arenas since 1999.
Jason has a background in economic research, supporting a range of economic development commissions such as preparing Performance Management Frameworks, evaluating public sector policy and identifying key socio-economic needs within defined spatial areas. Jason leads a team of consultants, providing the full range of economic data to underpin GENECON’s strategy development and appraisal work. He also provides key research and information services direct to many of GENECON’ s clients, including the preparation of socio-economic analysis and advising on the use of baselines in the monitoring of business and intervention performance.