Michael Ellam
Michael Ellam | |
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| Born | October 4, 1968 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Peterhouse, Cambridge; London School of Economics |
| Occupation(s) | Government official, banking executive |
| Known for | Second Permanent Secretary in the Cabinet Office for European Union and International Economic Affairs; Co-Head of Public Sector Banking at HSBC |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Michael James Ellam CB (born 4 October 1968) is a British government official and former banking executive.
Biography
Ellam pursued economics studies at Peterhouse, Cambridge from 1987 to 1990, followed by further education at the London School of Economics between 1990 and 1991. His professional journey commenced at HM Treasury in 1993, where he undertook various positions such as Private Secretary to Chancellor Kenneth Clarke, Head of Debt and Reserves Management, and Director of Policy. Between 2007 and 2009, he held the role of Director of Communications at 10 Downing Street during Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s administration. Subsequently, he returned to HM Treasury as Director General International Finance during the tenure of Prime Minister David Cameron.
In 2011, Ellam assumed the role of Chairman for the EU Financial Services Committee. He transitioned to HSBC in 2013, taking on the position of Co-Head of Public Sector Banking within the Global Banking and Markets Division.
Ellam was honoured with the title Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 2014 New Year Honours in recognition of his contributions to international finance policy.
In January 2025, Ellam departed from HSBC to accept the appointment as Second Permanent Secretary in the Cabinet Office for European Union and International Economic Affairs under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, where he is responsible for leading initiatives aimed at "resetting" relations between the UK and the European Union.