Peter Kane is an economist, with a masters and doctorate in economics from the London School of Economics. He is also a qualified accountant and finance professional, with senior level experience across central government, including the Treasury, Cabinet Office and Home Office. Prior to undertaking a non-executive career, he was the Chief Financial Officer and Chamberlain of the City of London Corporation.
As a NED, he serves on the board, audit committee and investment committee of the IFS. He is the Chair of the Audit Committees of the St George’s and Epsom & St Helier NHS Trusts. And he is also on the board and audit committee of the Education and Skills Funding Agency, an arms length body of the Department for Education.
Peter chairs the IFS Investment Committee and is a member of the Audit Committee.