Professor John Van Reenen has been appointed by the Chancellor as
an adviser on economic growth.
- John Van Reenen will help deliver the government's mission to
kickstart economic growth and raise living standards right across
the country, under the Plan for Change.
- London School of Economics Professor will advise the
Chancellor, as a productivity expert.
- Part-time unpaid appointment starts in September and will
last for 12 months.
He previously worked as Chair of the Chancellor's Council of
Economic Advisers before returning to his role as Ronald Coase
School Professor at the London School of Economics. John will now
report directly to the Chancellor as a direct ministerial
appointment, continuing to focus on the Plan for Change's growth
mission.
Chancellor said:
We have fixed the foundations by securing economic stability,
delivering three major trade deals and becoming the fastest
growing economy in the G7 - but we still have work to do to build
an economy that works for working people.
John's continued commitment will help us deliver the government's
mission to kickstart economic growth and raise living standards
right across the country.
He brings extensive experience from his background in academia
where he has focussed on productivity, how companies perform, and
the impact of innovation, as well as from his year supporting the
government's growth mission in his prior tole.
John Van Reenen said:
I am delighted to continue working with the Chancellor in this
advisory role - utilising my research and experience to help
drive forward productivity, investment and ultimately growth into
the UK.
John will work one day a week without pay. The appointment will
begin in September and last for 12 months. (The appointment may
be extended.)
Established processes for the declaration and management of
interests have been followed in respect of this appointment. The
Terms of Reference for this appointment can be found here:
Terms of reference: John
Van Reenen (PDF, 41.3 KB, 1 page).
