Lee Hopley – AdESAB member profile

Chief Economist, EEF

Profile

Lee Hopley has worked as an Economist at EEF for the past ten years. As Chief Economist she leads EEF’s work on the economy and industrial policy and has responsibility for promoting the interests of UK manufacturing to decision makers and through the media. This encompasses both macro-economic issues and matters relating to productivity and competitiveness. Lee coordinates the department’s work on issues including investment; tax; innovation; access to finance and oversees the department’s economic forecasting.

Before joining EEF, Lee worked as an Economic Advisor to the Scottish National Party in both the Scottish Parliament and the House of Commons.