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Bronwen Maddox is Director and Chief Executive of the Institute for Government, the UK’s leading think tank working to make government more effective. She has held this role since 2016, leading the organisation through a period of profound political change in the UK, including Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and significant shifts in public trust in institutions. Under her leadership, the Institute has become a central voice in public discussions about how to improve policymaking and governance. Before joining the Institute, Maddox had a distinguished career in journalism. She served as Editor and Chief Executive of Prospect magazine and was previously Chief Foreign Commentator, Foreign Editor, and US Editor at The Times. Her journalism career was shaped by a deep interest in global affairs, democracy, and institutions, and she became known for her clear, balanced commentary and incisive analysis. Her experience reporting from the United States and across Europe gave her a strong grounding in international perspectives on governance. Maddox began her professional life in finance, working at investment bank Kleinwort Benson after earning a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University. That early experience in the City of London gave her a sharp understanding of economic policy, which continues to inform her work today. It also gave her a perspective on how government decisions impact the private sector and wider society. In addition to her work at the Institute, Maddox is a respected speaker and commentator. She appears regularly in the media and has hosted a podcast exploring how institutions build—and lose—public trust. Her approach combines analytical rigour with a thoughtful curiosity about how leadership can work better for everyone. Whether writing, speaking, or advising, she brings clarity to complex debates and remains committed to improving public life.