Head of the Levelling Up Taskforce and former Chief Economist of the Bank of England appointed.
Andy Haldane, a former chief economist of the Bank of England and leader of the Levelling Up Taskforce, was named chair of the government’s Levelling Up Advisory Council today (June 27, 2022).
The Levelling Up Advisory Council will offer impartial, expert guidance on issues pertaining to the planning and execution of the leveling up assignments.
As the current Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts, Andy Haldane brings a range of expertise to the position, including his tenure at the Bank of England, where he served as Chair of the Industrial Strategy Council and as a member of the Monetary Policy Committee.
His breadth and depth of knowledge will enable the advisory council to develop into a strong forum for giving the administration enlightening, challenging counsel.
Rt. Hon. Michael Gove, MP, the secretary for Levelling Up, said:
“For Levelling Up to succeed we need scrutiny, challenge and transparency to ensure we deliver on our missions to spread opportunity and prosperity to every corner of the country.
“I am delighted Andy Haldane has agreed to chair the Levelling Up Advisory Council. His vision and experience were crucial to putting missions at the heart of the Levelling Up White Paper and as Chair I know he will continue to drive forward this vital work.”
In response to his appointment, Andy Haldane stated:
“Levelling up is one of the signature economic and social challenges of our time, a challenge made all that much greater by the cost of living crisis. So I am delighted to be chairing the government’s Levelling Up Advisory Council, with its deep pool of expertise and experience, to serve as challenge and support for the government on this crucial initiative as it is delivered on the ground, and revivifies the lives of people, right across the UK.”