Johnny is a recent graduate from King's College London, having completed a Master's degree in Intelligence and International Security. During his time on this course, he focused particularly on the study of extremism and radicalisation, writing his dissertation on 'Exploring the role of the Internet in violently radicalising extreme-right lone-actor terrorists in the United States since 2015.' Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor's degree in History at the University of East Anglia. Following on from his education, he is pursuing a career in the security sector, with a special interest in counter-extremism.

Oliver is the Manager of the UCL European Institute, and leads on public policy engagement, partnerships, research strategy, operations, and finance.

Oliver is also a Consulting Associate at the Industry Forum and is an experienced policy researcher, writer, public speaker, and media commentator. He publishes widely on a range of policy areas, especially digital regulation, including data protection, cross-border data flows, AI policy and governance, and intermediary liability. Oliver also specialises in UK/EU politics and Brexit.

Previously, Oliver worked as a Researcher at both UCL Grand Challenges and the UCL Constitution Unit. He has also worked in Nesta's policy and research team, as well as the House of Commons office of Chuka Umunna MP. Oliver holds an MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy (distinction) from LSE.