Ruth Hallesy

Ruth Hallesy is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in administrative and executive support roles. Currently serving as Secretary to the Council at Chatham House since September 2023, Ruth previously held the position of Senior Executive Assistant and Company Secretary at the Nuffield Trust from September 2019 to September 2023. Ruth's career includes roles as Senior EA at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, Operations Manager at Prendergast Vale School, and EA to the Director of Finance and Administration at The Clothworkers Company. Additional experiences include positions as Interim Deputy University Secretary at London Metropolitan University and Operations Coordinator at the BBC, along with earlier roles at the BBC Trust, NHS, and as a PA to Head of Systems Audit. Ruth Hallesy has built a robust skill set in organizational and operational management throughout a diverse career.