Dennis Novy appointed to the new Economic Advisory Council of the British Chambers of Commerce

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is launching a new Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to build on its Quarterly Economic Survey and to develop policies to get the economy and business growing.

Dennis Novy, CAGE Impact Director and Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick, has been appointed as a member of the board.

The Council will bring together respected national and international economists and business leaders to provide expert advice and feedback to the BCC. Its work will be focused on supporting the BCC's long-standing and renowned programme of business research.

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said, 'We're a year out on a General Election and now is a pivotal moment for business. That is why we have set up an Economic Advisory Council to help shape and guide our economic policies to boost the UK's growth and prosperity.

'...I'm thrilled to have such a diverse range of prominent economic and business experts join us at the BCC. These people are national and global leaders in their fields and they will help guide and shape our economic priorities and focus into the future. Our aim is to fuse the practical acumen of entrepreneurs with the technical expertise of economists to help produce policy that will make a real difference to the UK's growth prospects.'

In response to his appointment, Dennis Novy said, 'I am delighted to be joining the Economic Advisory Council. The British Chambers of Commerce play a key role in helping businesses and their employees up and down the country to succeed in a challenging economic environment. These links also contribute to the public debate on economic policy.'

Membership of the EAC:

Vicky Pryce Former Head of Government Economics Service

Ben Allen Proposition Leader, Financial Sponsors and Executives, Coutts Bank

Steven Gray UK Export Finance Representative, West & Central Africa

Martin Shelford Start-up founder and business strategist

Adam Uszpolewicz Former CEO of Aviva Poland

Dame Teresa Graham Former Deputy Chair of the Better Regulation Commission, Chair of the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (HMRC), Chair of the UK Finance SME Advisory Group

Professor Mairi Spowage Director, Fraser of Allander Institute

Professor Dennis Novy Professor of Economics, Warwick University