The Resolution Foundation has appointed HM Treasury director of fiscal policy Ruth Curtice as its next chief executive.

She joins the charity, which carries out research and lobbies to help improve living standards among low- and middle-income earners, in January.

During her tim at the Treasury she has worked in the Chancellor’s private office, supporting the Independent Commission and Banking.

Her priority at the charity will be to oversee its work calling for “higher wage growth, better jobs and a stronger social security system to support hard pressed families”.

“I am excited to be leading the Resolution Foundation into the next phase of its valuable work,” said Curtice.

“I have seen at first hand the impact its excellent analysis has had on policy in the UK. I look forward to furthering its mission to improve the living standards of low-to-middle income households.”

The charity’s founder and chair Clive Cowdery added: “I am delighted that Ruth will be taking the leadership of the Resolution Foundation in our 20th year, as Britain enters a decisive decade of policy choices.

“She brings an exceptional track record in economic analysis and policy making and shares a deep commitment to the Resolution Foundation’s mission to improve the living standards of millions of families on low-to-middle incomes.”

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