Former BBC executive Gautam Rangarajan has been named Expert Adviser on Structure and Process to help with U.K. government restructuring.
Key facts
- •Gautam Rangarajan has been appointed as the U.K. Prime Minister's Expert Adviser on Structure and Process.
- •Prime Minister Andy Burnham aims to shift political power from London to the regions.
- •Rangarajan spent over three decades at the BBC, including a decade leading strategy and performance.
- •The government has opened a new office in Manchester called 'No.10 North'.
- •Rangarajan's brother, Vijay Rangarajan, is the Chief Executive of the U.K. Electoral Commission.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Gautam Rangarajan as an Expert Adviser on Structure and Process. The appointment, announced by Downing Street this week, tasks Rangarajan with assisting in the Prime Minister's plans to restructure the U.K. government and decentralize political power away from Whitehall.
Background and Experience
Rangarajan brings over 30 years of experience from the BBC, where he served as Group Director of Strategy and Performance. During his tenure, he oversaw the organization's digital transformation and long-term strategic direction. Beyond his corporate career, Rangarajan is also a singer and former music producer.
Family and Political Context
Rangarajan is the son of the late L. N. Rangarajan, a former senior Indian diplomat who served as ambassador to several countries, including Norway and Greece. His brother, Vijay Rangarajan, currently serves as the Chief Executive of the U.K.’s Electoral Commission. Prime Minister Burnham, formerly the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has initiated the establishment of a new hub-office in Manchester known as 'No.10 North' as part of his regional decentralization efforts.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Hindu.
