Rupert Harrison, former George Osborne Adviser joins PIMCO
8 MAY, 2025
By Jose Luis Palmer from RankiaPro Europe
PIMCO, one of the world’s leading fixed income investment managers, has appointed Rupert Harrison as Senior Adviser for the UK, effective 6 May 2025. Harrison, a former Chief Economic Adviser to Chancellor George Osborne and multi-asset portfolio manager at BlackRock, will support PIMCO’s portfolio management teams with macroeconomic and UK policy analysis.
This high-profile appointment reinforces PIMCO’s commitment to strengthening its UK investment strategy amid a shifting economic and political landscape. Harrison’s dual experience in government economic policymaking and asset management is expected to bring valuable insight to the firm’s investment decision-making process and its institutional client communications in the UK and EMEA regions.
Rupert Harrison Brings Policy and Investment Expertise to PIMCO
Harrison played a central role in UK economic strategy during his tenure as Chief of Staff to Chancellor George Osborne (2010–2015), where he chaired the Council of Economic Advisers. He later transitioned to BlackRock, spending nearly a decade managing macro investment strategies in the multi-asset division. He also previously worked at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in UK fiscal policy.
In 2024, Harrison ran as the Conservative Party parliamentary candidate for Bicester & Woodstock and served as an informal adviser to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. His appointment at PIMCO marks a return to the financial sector, where his blend of political experience and investment expertise will offer a competitive advantage in UK-focused fixed income strategies.
Harrison joins a growing list of senior policy experts advising PIMCO, including former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who serves on the firm’s Global Advisory Board. A spokesperson for PIMCO said: “Rupert Harrison will play an important role in PIMCO’s EMEA client initiatives, particularly in the UK, and will advise our portfolio teams on macro and policy developments.”
