Stephen Boyd
Director of IPPR Scotland (incoming)Stephen Boyd is the incoming director of IPPR Scotland.
He starts his role at the think tank, which is dedicated to leading the way on developing progressive ideas in Scotland, in early July.
Stephen has over two decades of experience working in Scottish economic and social policy.
Previously he worked for the Scottish government and held several posts in economic and labour market policy. Prior to this, Stephen held the economic and industrial policy remit at the Scottish Trade Unions Congress.
During his time at the STUC, he became a prominent media commentator, contributing regularly to broadcast and print media including the Sunday Herald, Glasgow Herald, Scotsman, Newsnight Scotland, Scotland on Sunday, the National and the Guardian.
In addition to leading IPPR Scotland, Stephen is part of IPPR’s senior management team, contributing to IPPR’s overall strategy and research agenda across the UK.