Garrick Jones

Garrick Jones is a co-founder and partner at the Ludic Group, as well as an academic, entrepreneur and musician. A Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science, he is known for pioneering work in digital transformation, organisational learning and innovation strategy. With a background spanning business, education and the arts, Garrick brings a unique perspective to the challenges of modern organisations. At LSE, he introduced Capstone programmes and created the Open Innovation Programme, aimed at equipping students with real-world problem-solving tools. His academic research focuses on creative economies and large-scale systems that enable transformation in commerce, education, government and culture. At the Ludic Group, he helps global organisations and institutions design new ways of working and learning, often across vast networks and time zones. His work is rooted in the design process and supported by visualisation tools that enable collaborative decision-making. Garrick has also been instrumental in the development of digital learning programmes, cloud-based consulting models and purpose-built collaborative environments, helping institutions and governments move towards more agile, engaged and scalable systems. He has advised Fortune 100 companies, international governments and global organisations, including the UN and UNDP. His ability to work at scale—translating complex challenges into actionable strategies—has made him a trusted partner in transformation initiatives across sectors. Alongside his academic and business roles, Garrick is an accomplished composer, writing music for film, contemporary art and performance. This creative background informs his approach to systems thinking, engagement and the role of curiosity in learning.