Director-General Economy
Gregor Irwin was appointed Director-General Economy in March 2023.
Responsibilities
The Director-General Economy is responsible for economic policy, overseeing:
- Economic Development Directorate
- Business and Better Regulation Directorate
- Jobs and Wellbeing Directorate
- International Trade and Investment Directorate
- Chief Economist Directorate
- Planning Directorate
Biography
As Director-General Economy, Gregor leads work to grow the economy, which is one of four priorities for the First Minister and the Scottish Government. He is also the portfolio DG responsible for transport.
Prior to joining the Scottish Government, Gregor held senior roles in economic policy and international affairs. He was Chief Economist and Global Group Director at Global Counsel, where he advised international corporations and investors. Earlier in his career, Gregor served as Chief Economist and a Director at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, having also worked at the Bank of England, HM Treasury, and as an academic at the University of Oxford.
Gregor holds a doctorate in economics from Oxford University and was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the New Year Honours List 2014.