London Economics is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl Emmerson as a Partner in their Public Policy Practice. Emmerson, who is currently the Deputy Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), brings over three decades of experience in applied research and policy advice to the firm.
Founded in 1989, London Economics is a leading policy and economic consultancy practice with a global reach, providing services to governments, regulators, and private sector firms in over 80 countries. Emmerson will join the firm’s head office in Somerset House in London in December and will be part of the leadership team, reflecting the high demand for the firm’s services.
Alan Gray, Chairman of London Economics, expressed his excitement about Emmerson’s appointment, stating, “Carl, who is one of the UK’s leading economists, will join our exceptional team at London Economics. With his national and international reputation, his addition will allow us to further enhance our evidence-based public policy advice and provide high-quality services to our clients.” Gray also highlighted the firm’s policy of only hiring outstanding economists, which will support their continued expansion in the UK and globally.
Senior Partner in London Economics’ UK practice, Patrice Muller, also praised Emmerson’s appointment, saying, “His (Emmerson’s) enormous contribution to policy advice on the UK’s public finances, pensions, and fiscal policy, combined with his brilliance as an economist, will seamlessly integrate with our current team.” Muller noted that Emmerson’s track record of providing independent and rigorous advice will be highly valued by their clients and that he will be a valuable colleague in the practice.
In his new role, Emmerson expressed his excitement about joining London Economics, stating, “I am particularly delighted to be joining the exceptional team at London Economics and looking forward to working with their other experienced partners and colleagues in the practice.” He also emphasized the firm’s ethos and the quality of their work, stating that his appointment provides him with a unique opportunity to continue providing tailored policy advice to address the major challenges facing the UK.
For further information, please contact Patrice Muller, Senior Managing Partner at London Economics, at Somerset House, New Wing, Strand, London. He can also be reached via phone at +44 (0)20 3701 7700 or email at pmuller@londecon.co.uk.
