Jonathan Kestenbaum is Chief Executive of NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts). It is the UK's largest single source of seed investment for innovative start-up businesses. Previously he was Chief of Staff to the Chairman of Apax.
Jonathan began his career in education, building an international training programme for young educators. Later he moved into public services as Chief Executive of the Office of the Chief Rabbi. He is trustee of a number of foundations and sits on the World Economic Forum's planning group.
jonathan.kestenbaum@designcouncil.org.uk
