Sir Anton Muscatelli

Sir Anton Muscatelli
Name	Sir Anton Muscatelli
Birth name	Antonello Muscatelli
Birth date	1956
Birth place	Bari, Italy
Nationality	British
Alma mater	University of Glasgow (MA, PhD)
Occupation	Economist, Academic Administrator
Title	Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow
Spouse	Brigitte Granville

Sir Anton Muscatelli. He is an Italian-born British economist and academic administrator, renowned for his leadership as the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow. A specialist in monetary economics and macroeconomics, his career spans influential academic research, significant contributions to public policy in the United Kingdom, and transformative leadership within the Russell Group of universities. His work has been recognized with a knighthood and fellowships of prestigious institutions like the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Early life and education

Born Antonello Muscatelli in Bari, Italy, he moved to Scotland with his family as a child. He pursued his higher education at the University of Glasgow, where he earned a first-class Master of Arts degree in Political Economy. He continued at the same institution for his doctoral studies, completing a PhD in Economics under the supervision of renowned economists. His early academic work was influenced by the intellectual traditions of the Scottish Enlightenment and contemporary debates in economic theory.

Academic career

Muscatelli's academic career began with lectureships at the University of Glasgow and the University of Aberdeen. He later held a professorship at the University of Strathclyde, where he also served as Head of the Department of Economics. His research, frequently published in leading journals like *The Economic Journal*, focused on inflation targeting, central bank independence, and fiscal policy. He co-authored influential texts and advised several European Central Bank research networks, establishing an international reputation in his field. He also held visiting positions at institutions including the University of Cambridge and the University of New South Wales.

Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow

Appointed in 2009, his tenure as Principal and Vice-Chancellor oversaw a period of major expansion and strategic development for the University of Glasgow. He led the successful £1 billion Glasgow Riverside campus development, including the landmark James McCune Smith Learning Hub. Under his leadership, the university significantly climbed global rankings like the QS World University Rankings and strengthened its research income. He also championed initiatives on widening participation and oversaw the university's commemoration of its founding in 1451, engaging with figures like Fiona Hill and Dame Katherine Grainger during public events.

Public policy and advisory roles

Muscatelli has played a substantial role in shaping economic policy in the United Kingdom and Scotland. He served as an economic adviser to the Scottish Government and was a member of the Council of Economic Advisers in Scotland. At a UK-wide level, he contributed to the Independent Commission on Banking and provided expert testimony to the House of Commons Treasury Committee. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he chaired the Scottish Government's Advisory Group on Economic Recovery, producing the influential *"Towards a Robust, Resilient Wellbeing Economy for Scotland"* report.

Honours and awards

In the 2019 Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Knight Bachelor for services to higher education and the economy. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He has received honorary doctorates from several universities, including the University of Strathclyde and Queen's University Belfast. His contributions have also been recognized by the Italian Republic, which awarded him the title of Commendatore dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia.

Personal life

Sir Anton is married to economist Brigitte Granville, a professor at Queen Mary University of London. The couple have two children. He became a naturalized British citizen in his youth and is a fluent speaker of Italian, English, and French. Outside of his professional life, he is a noted enthusiast of classical music and opera, and maintains strong links with the cultural community in Glasgow, including support for institutions like the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Category:1956 births Category:Living people Category:British economists Category:Italian emigrants to the United Kingdom Category:Academics of the University of Glasgow Category:Knights Bachelor Category:Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Category:Alumni of the University of Glasgow