IEA’s Matthew Lesh Exits Wonk World To Join Australian Consultancy
The latest development in wonk world sees movement at the Institute of Economic Affairs. The free market think tank’s Public Policy and Communications Director Matthew Lesh is moving out of wonkery after defecting from the Adam Smith Institute and rising up the ranks at the IEA. Lesh is set to join Australian consultancy Freshwater Strategy, launched by personnel from Lynton Crosby’s CT Group, to head up its brand new London office. Don’t expect to see any less of the veteran wonk…
Last time the IEA hired internally for its communication director role. Colleagues across SW1 will be eyeing up the role…