Shriti Vadera appointed adviser to Britain's finance minister

LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Shriti Vadera, a former international development minister, ‌has been appointed as an adviser to Britain's finance minister John Healey, ​focused on the government's work ​as chair of the G20 international forum ⁠next year, the Treasury said on ​Friday. She will advise Healey on designing ​and delivering policy during the G20 presidency, with particular focus on development finance, ​remaining in the position until ​the end of July 2027.

Sign up here. Vadera previously advised Britain's ‌Treasury ⁠between 1999 and 2007, then served as a minister under former prime minister Gordon Brown. Vadera was ​previously chair ​of ⁠insurer Prudential. She is also chair of the ​Royal Shakespeare Company, as well ​as ⁠co-chair of the World Bank Private Sector Investment Lab. She most recently ⁠served ​on the government's ​Industrial Strategy Advisory Council. Reporting by Yoruk Bahceli and ​Sam Tabahriti; editing by William James Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab Suggested Topics: United Kingdom X Facebook Linkedin Link Purchase Licensing Rights