Smith, Adam - Chief of Staff to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Advice to Adam Smith, former Chief of Staff to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

Mr Smith left his role at HM Treasury in July 2024.

Senior Economic Advisor, The Good Growth Foundation

Mr Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with the Good Growth Foundation. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687a60429b1337e9a7726bb5/Advice_letter_-_Adam_Smith__Senior_Economic_Advisor__The_Good_Growth_Foundation.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed was sent in June 2025 and the appointment was taken up in July 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/acoba-recommendation-adam-smith-special-adviser-department-for-culture-media-and-sport/advice-letter-adam-smith-senior-economic-advisor-the-good-growth-foundation?preview=8740028)

Trustee and Chair, East Grinstead Sports Club

Mr Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with East Grinstead Sports Club. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686d2ddaa08d3a3ca3b678d2/Advice_letter_-_Adam_Smith__Trustee_and_Chair__East_Grinstead_Sports_Club.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed was sent in April 2025 and the appointment was taken up in July 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/acoba-recommendation-adam-smith-special-adviser-department-for-culture-media-and-sport/advice-letter-adam-smith-trustee-and-chair-east-grinstead-sports-club?preview=8731486)

Managing Partner, Granville Park Partners

Mr Smith sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Granville Park Partners. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c9a7622ecc810ad1fc6655/Advice_letter_-_Adam_Smith__Managing_Partner__Granville_Park_Partners.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed was finalised in November 2024. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/acoba-recommendation-adam-smith-special-adviser-department-for-culture-media-and-sport/advice-letter-adam-smith-managing-partner-granville-park-partners?preview=8496728)

Establishing a fee paid blog via Substack Inc

Mr Smith sought the Committee’s advice about establishing a fee paid blog via Substack Inc. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67530ed021057d0ed56a040e/ACOBA_Advice-_Adam_Smith-_Substack.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in October 2024.An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/acoba-recommendation-adam-smith-special-adviser-department-for-culture-media-and-sport/advice-letter-adam-smith-establishing-a-fee-paid-blog-via-substack-inc?preview=8350964)

Mr Smith left his role as Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in April 2012, before rejoining government in October 2022. The Committee’s correspondence to Mr Smith in relation to appointments following his previous departure from government are also listed on this page.