Tim Smith
Head of Thought Leadership and Analysis
RCIS
Tim Smith is Head of Thought Leadership and Analysis for the Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors, the largest professional body in the built and natural environment – with over 134,000 members across 147 countries.
He leads a team of analysts to provide market intelligence and insight to help policy makers in government, financial institutions and other key stakeholders working in the industry to make informed policy and business decisions. While also showcasing the positive impact that RICS and RICS members make across society, the economy and the environment.
Prior to this he was Global Director of the World Built Environment Forum, RICS’ multiformat thought leadership platform which consists of summits, webinars, podcasts and short and long form content and has a network of over 30,000 members from every corner of the globe.
Tim started his career in events back in 2008 working for organisations such as GovNet Communications and Ocean Media Group, where he led the event content team for the housing portfolio which included industry leading events such as Housing, Homes and the Inside and Social Housing Conference and Awards portfolio.
In his spare time, he can be found cycling, in many of London’s pubs, watching his beloved Manchester City and being a father to his 3-year-old son.