British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed a leading Indian-origin strategist and media executive to the role of Expert Adviser on Structure and Process.
Andy Burnham’s government reshuffle
In his first few weeks in office, he realigned certain government departments from those under his predecessor, Keir Starmer, with the Department for Business and Trade taking on a wider remit as the new Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. Burnham also established a new Office for the PM and Cabinet (OPMC), led by Cabinet Office Minister Louise Haigh and Cabinet Secretary Dame Antonia Romeo. “To ensure the centre of government is focused on our top strategic priorities, the Prime Minister is creating an Office for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet (OPMC), which will house No. Rangarajan is expected to be instrumental in this planned transformation at the heart of the British government While the details around his role remain scant. He highlights his skills as: “Specialist in strategy development in fast-changing markets, audiences and technologies. Proven expertise leading large-scale change initiatives, driving organisational growth, and negotiating high-stakes policy and financial agreements. “Adept at building relationships with complex sets of stakeholders, including government bodies and regulators, while innovating at scale and staying ahead of global media trends. Recognised for guiding businesses through highly complex problems, major operational transformation and financial challenges while consistently delivering value. UK PM Burnham appoints Indian-origin strategist as expert advisor United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Indian-origin strategist and media executive Gautam Rangarajan to the role of ‘Expert Advisor on Structure and Process.
10 [Downing Street], No. 10 North and teams within the Cabinet Office directly serving the Prime Minister and Cabinet,” Baroness Angela Smith, Leader of the House of Lords, informed Parliament last month. He started his career as a trainee producer with the BBC Radio Classical Music in October, 1993. He then went on to work as a producer with the BBC for six years with Radio 3, and was promoted to the role of executive producer in 2001.
Earlier reporting noted: “Gautam Rangarajan has been appointed as an Expert Advisor on Structure and Process.Gautam brings significant experience in corporate strategy and transformation,” a brief statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, said.
Earlier reporting noted: Who is Gautam Rangarajan? Earlier reporting noted: Rangarajan has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Music from the University of Cambridge and a Non-Executive Director Diploma under the FT Board Director Programme.
