Dr Anna Valero, a growth and productivity expert, has been appointed by the Chancellor to advise on the government’s mission to enhance economic growth and living standards.
Appointment Details
From: HM Treasury and The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP
Published: 23 October 2025
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.
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Role and Expertise
Dr Anna Valero, a Distinguished Policy Fellow at the London School of Economics, will advise Rachel Reeves 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.
Statements
Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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.
Dr Anna Valero
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.
Additional Information
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, 58.4 KB, 2 pages)
Source of the content: HM Treasury, UK Government, published on 23 October 2025
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