Jimmy McLoughlin OBE

Jimmy McLoughlin OBE is a distinguished figure in the world of business, technology, and media, renowned for his contributions as a government advisor, podcaster, and public speaker.

He is the former Special Advisor to the British Prime Minister, PR & marketing professional, and current Head Podcaster on Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future.

Jimmy’s professional journey began with roles at prominent public relations firms, where he honed his skills in communication and external affairs. His expertise led him to the Institute of Directors, serving as Head of External Affairs, where he engaged with business leaders and policymakers to influence the UK’s business landscape.

In 2016, Jimmy transitioned to public service as a Special Adviser to Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson, focusing on business, technology, and entrepreneurship.

His contributions were recognised in 2024 when he was appointed to The King’s Awards for Enterprise Advisory Panel and honored with an OBE for his services to business and entrepreneurship.

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With a degree in Political Science, it wasn’t long before Jimmy McLoughlin entered the political world, first as part of the Boris Johnson mayoral campaign operations team.

Since then, he has straddled the political and marketing worlds, working for PR agencies Fleishman-Hillard, and Bell Pottinger, and business networking company the Institute of Directors.

He became the Business Director at 10 Downing Street in 2016, where he stayed until 2019.

With particular interest in business, technology, and entrepreneurship, Jimmy worked alongside the British Government to help shape their relationship with domestic and international businesses.

Jimmy McLoughlin | Media

Leveraging his extensive experience, Jimmy ventured into media by creating the podcast Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future. Launched in 2020, the podcast explores the evolving job market and the future of the economy through interviews with leading entrepreneurs, politicians, and innovators. The show has garnered significant attention, ranking among the top business podcasts in the UK and featuring high-profile guests such as former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

In just 18 months, the podcast became so popular that Jimmy went from recording in his bedroom, to presenting from a professional studio, interviewing some of the biggest names in business like the Chancellor of the Exchequer. It is now ranked in the top 0.5% of global podcasts!

Considered on of the UK’s most-trusted careers podcast, over 75k listeners tune in every month and Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future has become one of the UK’s top listened to podcasts.

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Jimmy McLoughlin | Boxlight.io

In addition to podcasting, Jimmy also founded Boxlight.io, an independent creative studio that specialises in transforming corporate content into engaging video and audio formats, aiming to make business-to-business (B2B) communications more captivating and less conventional.

The company dedicated to helping businesses enhance their video content through curation, production, and distribution, further solidifying his role in the media landscape.

With a mission to make corporate content less monotonous, Boxlight.io positions itself as a creative video agency dedicated to producing compelling B2B material. Their team of skilled creatives strives to present businesses in a fresh light, moving beyond traditional marketing approaches to create media that resonates with audiences.

Jimmy McLoughlin OBE | Speaker

With over a decade of experience in public affairs, online marketing, sharing economy, generation Y in the boardroom, and corporate communications, Jimmy is a popular host and speaker.

His ability to distill complex topics such as artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and the future of work into engaging narratives resonates with a wide range of audiences. His speaking engagements are characterized by a deep understanding of technological trends and their implications for businesses and individuals alike.

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For instance, in his talk “9 Skills For The Future Of Work,” Jimmy delves into the intersection of AI and the job market, offering audiences a thought-provoking analysis of upcoming challenges and opportunities.

He has spoken to audiences of 2,500+ at locations such as the Royal Albert Hall, and addressed over 3,000 farmers at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham. He also hosted the Conservative Party Leadership hustings with former Prime Minister Liz Truss, and current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.