Tim Passingham

Executive Chairman

Tim is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Cambridge Management Consulting. Tim is also the Chairman of Lightning Fibre, Co-Founder and Non-Executive Director of sustainability consultancy edenseven, a Non-Executive Director of The Carrier Club, and a William Pitt Fellow of Pembroke College, University of Cambridge.


Tim has extensive executive experience in the telecommunications industry which includes BT, Level 3 Communications (now Lumen) and Colt. He also Chairs a thinktank called The Intelligent Network (TIN) which is attended by CxOs from many of the world’s largest telecommunications, cloud and content providers. Tim is also a Global Ambassador for Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF), a charity that provides first-in communications for global disaster relief, and he is the Chairman, Trustee, and a Patron of the British Exploring Society (BES).

Industry insights


A digital human made of blocks and wires jumping into the air
by Ruth Redding 23 April 2026
Why digital transformation fails: human adoption. Learn how leaders can reduce change resistance, protect ROI and improve programme success with structured change management | READ FULL ARTICLE
Wind farms  and solar panels in the countryside at dawn
by Scott Armstrong 27 March 2026
Sustainability | Energy, risk and competitiveness – find out why sustainability is no longer just about reporting, but about resilience, cost control and long-term advantage | READ FULL ARTICLE
Yello and turquoise neon lights.
24 March 2026
International consulting firm, Cambridge Management Consulting has acquired telecommunications cost-reduction specialist, The Carrier Club, strengthening its ability to help organisations reduce their telecoms and network infrastructure costs.
Pembroke College lawn bathed in sunlight
by Tim Passingham 12 March 2026
CAMBRIDGE | See how Cambridge MC and Pembroke College are creating mutual value through a unique corporate partnership spanning student opportunities, academic collaboration and industry events | READ FULL CASE STUDY
Neon sharks made out of code.
by Simon Crimp 9 March 2026
Cyber Security | Ransomware in 2026 is a board-level resilience issue. Learn the key risks, weak spots and practical questions boards should ask to improve readiness, recovery and response.
The Top 21.2026 at the awards event in Cambridge, UK.
6 March 2026
The #21toWatch Top21.2026 winners have been announced at an awards ceremony at The Glasshouse innovation hub in Cambridge.
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