HM Treasury has announced Shriti Vadera’s appointment as external adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on G20 delivery and other international innovative finance issues. Her role centers on challenging policy advice and providing frank feedback, including on policy options ahead of the UK G20 presidency, with a particular focus on development finance. The unpaid appointment began on Oct. 21, 2026, and ends on July 31, 2027. Vadera will advise on delivering objectives through the G20 Finance Track and help build consensus among G20 members. Her stakeholder engagement is expected to include discussions with international counterparts on the chancellor’s behalf. Although appointed by the chancellor, she will have a direct reporting line to the foreign secretary and his officials and special advisers. Conflict management measures have been agreed, and she must withdraw from discussions or decisions involving a conflict or financial interest.
HM Treasury announces Shriti Vadera’s appointment as external adviser on G20 delivery
HM Treasury has confirmed Shriti Vadera as an unpaid external adviser to the chancellor on G20 delivery and international innovative finance, serving from Oct. 21, 2026, to July 31, 2027. She will scrutinize policy options ahead of the UK G20 presidency, particularly on development finance, advise on achieving Finance Track objectives and support consensus building among members.