Joining Fifteen today, Thomson was previously chief executive of the London Community Resource Network. Fifteen Cornwall, the Jamie Oliver-inspired restaurant and social enterprise, is one of Cornwall's most successful restaurants. Since opening its doors at Watergate Bay, on the north coast of Cornwall six years ago, Fifteen Cornwall has transformed the lives of over 120 young people in Cornwall who were in need of a second chance, to become chefs of the future; generated over £12.5 million for the Cornish economy and served nearly 400,000 diners. A Cornishman returning to his roots after 26 years away, Thomson brings a wealth of experience from the social enterprise, community, environmental, charity sectors as well as the hospitality industry. Before running the London Community Resource Network he was learning director at the School for Social Entrepreneurs and previously held senior roles at TimeBank and the National Lottery Charities Board (now BIG Lottery Fund). Thomson said: "I am delighted to join Fifteen Cornwall's exciting team and to have the chance to take the Cornwall Foundation of Promise forward as one of the county's leading charities. Together they form what has become a tremendously successful social enterprise focused on developing talent and opportunity within Cornwall. Speaking as a local returning to Cornwall after too long away, I couldn't have found a better way home! "I am really impressed by the skills I've seen from this year's apprentices, and am humbled by the commitment and craft of the staff and trustees that have helped them learn such skills. It is truly an honour to take up the Chief Executive role and I look forward to working with Fifteen Cornwall's supporters who have contributed so much to our success, and to involving new partners in the months and years ahead." Roger Furniss, chairman of Cornwall Foundation of Promise and Fifteen Cornwall added: "On behalf of my fellow board members I'm delighted to welcome Matthew to the team. As a Cornishman who has gained great experience in charity and restaurant management in London and elsewhere, he will play a key part in building on the success of our first six years."