John Alty

John Alty is a Visiting Professor at the European Institute of the London School of Economics (LSE). With a distinguished career in HM Government spanning decades, he focused on regulation, markets, and international trade, particularly post-EU referendum. His expertise bridges policy and practice, informed by high-level roles such as Director General for Trade Policy and CEO of the UK Intellectual Property Office.

• Director General for Trade Policy, Department for International Trade
• Acting Permanent Secretary, Department for International Trade
• CEO, UK Intellectual Property Office
• Director General for Market Regulation, Business Department

His research interests revolve around trade policy development, competition regulation, and EU-UK relations, with a focus on the practical implementation of policies affecting global markets. John played a pivotal role in shaping the UK's trade strategy post-Brexit, including negotiating the Free Trade Agreement with South Korea. He is also deeply familiar with international intellectual property negotiations and labor market reforms.

Education:

• Liverpool College
• Oxford University (Latin, Greek, Philosophy, Ancient History)