Mann Virdee

Senior Researcher

Dr Mann Virdee is a Senior Researcher at The Entrepreneurs Network, having joined in November 2025.

Before joining The Entrepreneurs Network, Mann led the Council on Geostrategy’s work exploring how the United Kingdom can build a more competitive and resilient science and technology base. He previously worked at RAND Europe, the UK Parliament, and the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF.

Mann’s research has covered areas such as AI, energy, infrastructure, quantum computing, R&D, 5G, space, the life sciences, civil service reform and Foreign Direct Investment.

Mann has featured extensively in print and broadcast media. He has written and provided commentary for outlets including the Financial Times, The Daily Express, the i Paper, City A.M., the Nikkei, The Telegraph, LBC, Newsweek, Civil Service World, fDi Intelligence and Times Higher Education. He has also appeared on LBC Radio and Times Radio.