Ian McCafferty (economist)

For the athlete, see Ian McCafferty.

Ian Alexander McCafferty CBE (born 1 July 1956[1]) is a British economist, who served on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). He joined in September 2012, following a time as Chief Economic Adviser to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).[2]

McCafferty was educated at Dulwich College, the University of Durham (Bachelor's) and the University of Amsterdam (Master's equivalent).[1] Before joining the CBI in 2001, he worked at the International Chamber of Commerce, The Economist, Baring Securities, Natwest Markets and BP.[1]

In May 2018, it was announced that McCafferty would be leaving the MPC, and would be replaced by Jonathan Haskel from 1 September.[3][4]

He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours for services to the Economy.

  1. ^ a b c "Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). Evidence to the Treasury Select Committee. Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 26 October 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  2. ^ "Ian McCafferty - Monetary Policy Committee Member". Bank of England. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  3. ^ Inman, Phillip (31 May 2018). "Treasury chooses only man on shortlist of five for Bank of England job". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Jonathan Haskel appointed to Bank of England's interest rate setting committee". Independent.co.uk. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2018.