Tim Jefferson is the Managing Director of The Human Chain, a consultancy that focuses in the mobile and wireless sectors, providing management and technical consultancy, along with thought leadership.

Tim is a senior management consultant with over twenty-five years of commercial and technical experience. He is a natural enthusiast for his subject and has authored numerous reports, white papers and published documents that provide clarity and understanding of complex technological solutions to help businesses use mobile and wireless technology to drive new revenue opportunities, reduce costs and re-engage with their end users using enablers such as mobile messaging, QR codes and now contactless/NFC. Recent reports and publications include NFC Payments in Europe, The Changing Face of Mobile, NFC microSD, Alternative NFC Form Factors and Mobile Wallets, all available from www.thehumanchain.com

The Human Chain has carried out extensive mobile and wireless eco-system development with work with MNOs/Carriers, SIM, Chipset and Terminal Manufacturers, Trusted Service Managers, Technology Providers, Major Brands and Service Providers especially within the contactless/NFC sector. Recent projects have focused defining and scoping the propositions and go to market strategy on mobile wallets, payments, loyalty, offers, physical and logical access as well as TSM development and deployment.

Tim is an experienced chairman for a number of mobile and wireless technology events. Recently these have covered mobile banking and payment, messaging, contactless/NFC and hospitality.