Ruth Curtice is a British economist and policy expert who serves as the Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation, a leading UK think tank focused on improving living standards for low- and middle-income households. Before taking on this role in 2025, she spent more than 15 years at HM Treasury, where she specialised in fiscal policy, labour markets, taxation and financial regulation, including work in the Chancellor’s private office and leading distributional analysis. Her career blends deep analytical experience with a commitment to evidence-based economic policy and public service.