A growth and productivity expert has been appointed by the
Chancellor, as the government continues its mission to boost
economic growth and living standards through the Plan for
Change.
Dr Anna Valero, a Distinguished Policy Fellow at the London
School of Economics, will advise as a sector and industrial
policy expert, helping the government deliver its modern
Industrial Strategy.
The part-time unpaid appointment starts in October and will last
for 12 months.
Dr Valero previously worked as part of the Chancellor's Council
of Economic Advisers, where she was extensively involved in the
development and publication of the Industrial Strategy White
Paper and Sector Plans. She will now report directly to the
Chancellor as a direct ministerial appointment.
Chancellor said:
I am delighted to welcome Anna back to the Treasury's top team as
we continue in our mission to boost economic growth and
raise living standards across every corner of the
country through our Plan for Change.
Her wealth of expertise will help us drive forward our
plan to make the UK the best country to invest in anywhere
in the world.
Anna Valero said:
I'm delighted to return to Treasury as Industrial Strategy
Adviser to the Chancellor, where I will help to deliver the
strategy to boost investment, accelerate innovation, and generate
good jobs in high-growth sectors across the UK.
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: Anna
Valero  (PDF,
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