Rupert Harrison CBE | |
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| Born | November 1, 1978 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford, University College London |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, Portfolio Manager |
| Employer | BlackRock |
| Known for | Chief of Staff to George Osborne (2006–2015), Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (UK Treasury) |
| Political party | Conservative |
Rupert Harrison CBE (born 1 November 1978)[1] is a British economist and a portfolio manager at BlackRock. He was from 2006 to 2015 the chief of staff to George Osborne, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, and chair of the Council of Economic Advisers in the UK Treasury.[2] He is currently a member of the Economic Advisory Council convened by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt.[3] In June 2023, he was selected as the Conservative Party candidate for the Bicester & Woodstock constituency at the 2024 general election.[4]
- ^ "All power to the new Tories". Evening Standard. 26 July 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Decision | Harrison, Rupert - Special Adviser, HM Treasury - ACOBA recommendation". gov.uk. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ HM Treasury (17 October 2022). "Government to establish expert Economic Advisory Council". gov.uk (Press release). Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ Tomorrow' MPs [@tomorrowsmps] (21 June 2023). "BICESTER & WOODSTOCK: former George Osborne adviser Rupert Harrison picked as Conservative candidate" (Tweet) – via Twitter.