Anna Valero

Anna Valero is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP), London School of Economics (LSE). She currently serves as Director of CEP’s Growth Programme, Deputy Director of the Programme on Innovation and Diffusion (POID), and an Associate of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. Her research focuses on productivity and innovation drivers in firms and regions, with particular emphasis on skills, universities, and policies for sustainable, inclusive growth in the UK’s Net Zero transition.

• Education:
  • PhD in Economics, London School of Economics (2018)
  • Chartered Accountant (ACA), Deloitte

Research Interests: Anna’s work examines the intersection of productivity, innovation, and sustainable development, particularly how management practices, higher education, and industrial policy shape economic performance. She leverages business microdata to inform evidence-based strategies for decarbonization and inclusive growth.

Publication Trends: Her recent articles address UK climate policy, clean energy investment, and green labor markets, with a focus on tidal energy, carbon capture, and post-pandemic recovery. Key themes include industrial strategy, fiscal prudence, and policy coordination for scalable clean innovation.

Scientific Awards

• ESRC Innovation Fellowship (2021)

Advisory Roles: Anna has advised the UK government as a member of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s advisory panel, Green Jobs Delivery Group, and South Yorkshire Mayoral Economic Advisory Council. She previously served on the Economic Advisory Council to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and contributed to major initiatives like the Economy 2030 Inquiry and RSA-Core Cities UK Urban Futures Commission.