Chris Irwin

Chris Irwin, Deputy Director, Agent Policy, HMRC 

Chris is a senior civil servant with wide-ranging experience in shaping high-impact policy and leading cross-sector change across government and industry. His career has spanned a range of complex policy areas, where he has brought together multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical outcomes and lasting impact. He has a strong interest in the role of leadership in enabling collaboration, confident decision-making, and organisational culture. Chris completed his Policy Fellowship while working on standards and regulation in the tax advice market. His challenge explored what policy interventions are most likely to be successful in raising standards and improving outcomes for consumers and the wider economy.