We are delighted to announce our new Business and Policy Fellows. This initiative establishes a formal affiliation between the Department and distinguished professionals from the business and policy sectors. The goal is to harness their specialised knowledge, fostering a vital exchange of ideas between academia and industry.
This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application, enriching our community's understanding of real-world economic and policy issues.
We look forward to the innovative perspectives and valuable insights our Business and Policy Fellows will bring, as we continue to build stronger connections between the academic and corporate worlds.
Our Business and Policy Fellows:
Fiona Czerniawska, Business Fellow, Source
Founder and CEO of Source, Fiona is a leading voice in global professional services and consulting. She has 20 years of experience in marketing and strategy consulting, including roles at PwC and EY, and has authored several notable books on business consulting.
John Downie, Business Fellow, Accenture
John is a Senior Managing Director at Accenture, specialising in the Resources sector. With over 20 years of experience, he leads global management consulting and oil and gas practices. He holds degrees from Swinburne University and London Business School.
Rain Newton-Smith, Policy Fellow, CBI
Chief Executive of the CBI, Rain brings extensive experience in economic policy and sustainability. Formerly Chief Economist at the CBI and a senior leader at Barclays, she has also worked with the Bank of England and the IMF. Rain holds degrees from LSE and Oxford University.
Robin Nuttall, Business Fellow, McKinsey
Robin is an expert partner at McKinsey's London office, focusing on ESG and regulatory issues. He is a published author and respected figure in the field, holding a doctorate from Oxford and degrees from Cambridge and Harvard.
Joe Perkins, Policy Fellow, FTI Consulting
Joe is the Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, where he addresses competition and regulation issues. He has a rich background in economic policy, including roles at Ofgem and the National Audit Office. Joe holds an MPhil in Economics from Oxford University.
