Jim Richardson is Managing Director of Sumo, a specialist design consultancy working in the arts and cultural sectors with clients including The National Gallery, Tyne & Wear Museums, The National Trust, York Museums Trust and Natural History Museum,

As a speaker and writer, Jim has shared his vision of 'Generation Curator'; evolving arts audiences who want to step beyond being treated as spectators and wish to actively engage with museums and galleries through their venue, website and brand.

Jim lectures widely, addressing arts and cultural professionals at conferences across Europe and has contributed to publications including The Art Newspaper, Arts Professional, Museums Journal, Museum Practice, Museum ID, Museum Magazine and Heritage 365 Magazine.