Former LSE President appointed Chief Economic Advisor to UK Prime Minister

The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, has appointed former LSE President and Vice Chancellor Baroness Minouche Shafik as his Chief Economic Advisor to support on economic affairs.
Officially announced on Monday 1 September, Minouche’s role is intended to support the Government as it seeks to drive economic growth and raise living standards.

A leading economist whose career has straddled public policy and academia, Minouche has served as the Permanent Secretary of the UK’s Department for International Development, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England and President of Columbia University.

Minouche has been part of the School community for many years, first as a postgraduate student in economics, and then serving as President and Vice Chancellor (formerly Director) from September 2017 to June 2023.

Welcoming the news, LSE President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Larry Kramer said:

“Enormous congratulations to Minouche on this outstanding appointment. Congratulations to the UK Government too: Minouche’s experience, insight, and expertise will be invaluable to the Administration in tackling the country’s economic challenges and opportunities.

“On a more local note, it’s always inspiring to see members of the LSE community having a big impact on policy-making and public life.”