Strategic Funding Manager, Economy & Skills, Hampshire 2050, Hampshire County Council
A visionary and award-winning strategic leader, Sally Thompson brings over 25 years’ experience in driving inclusive economic development, sector growth, and place-based regeneration across local government and innovation ecosystems.
Sally has established multi-stakeholder partnerships and sustainable delivery models aligned with regional priorities, enabling long-term skills and economic growth across Hampshire and the South-Central region.
Sally is passionate about collaboration and building strong networks between business, government, and education to deliver measurable outcomes for communities.
A visionary and award-winning strategic leader, Sally Thompson brings over 25 years’ experience in driving inclusive economic development, sector growth, and place-based regeneration across local government and innovation ecosystems.
Sally has established multi-stakeholder partnerships and sustainable delivery models aligned with regional priorities, enabling long-term skills and economic growth across Hampshire and the South-Central region.
Sally is passionate about collaboration and...
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Mastering the bigger picture, you plan ahead and turn vision into action.
Awarded 21st October 2025
Expressive and creative, you craft original concepts and transform ideas into reality.