Adam Richardson

Adam Richardson is an experienced economist with a robust background in various government departments. Currently serving as Joint Head of the Office of the Chief Economist at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs since April 2021, Adam previously held the position of Head of COVID and Current Risks Analysis at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Prior roles include leading Trade Continuity and Negotiations Analysis at Defra and serving as an Economic Advisor at both the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Department for Work and Pensions. Adam's experience also includes a role as Senior Economist at the Environment Agency and Assistant Economist at the Health and Safety Executive. Academic qualifications include an MA in Economic Analysis from the University of Nottingham and a BSc in Economics and Economic History from the University of Bristol.