Rebecca Riley career bridges regional government and academic research. She is currently the Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor for Regional Engagement at the University of Birmingham, where she leads efforts to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders in Whitehall, Metro Mayors, local government and business. As Co-Director of City-REDI, a research institute focused on driving economic growth and resilience in cities and regions, Rebecca supports local and regional policy-making through evidence-based insights and strategic decision-making.

In her role as Director of…