Professor David Marlow

• Visiting Professor of Practice
• Email: David.Marlow@newcastle.ac.uk

David Marlow is a development economist. His 30-year career includes working for overseas governments and UK local and regional institutions.

He was Chief Executive of a local authority in South Yorkshire and the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). 

Third Life Economics

Since 2008, David has operated Third Life Economics (3LE) as a ‘boutique’ economic and leadership development company.

3LE has provided advice and support to more than 30 public, private and third sector clients on: 

• economic growth strategy
• project and programme development
• organisation
• institutional strengthening 

Commissions

Most recently, David’s portfolio includes commissions on: 

• LEP development
• city deals
• smart cities
• community budgets

Roles

David is: 

• the economic development blogger for Regeneration and Renewal
• a founder member of the Guardian Local Government Advisory Board
• an Associate of both Ashridge Business School and Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) 

Current work

His current work with CURDS includes: 

• a LEP Capacity Audit and Needs Assessment
• a ‘smart specialisation platform’ investigation
• facilitating a MA module on local and regional strategy