Resilient Economy CIC is a “Think and Do Tank” dedicated to progressive economic thought, education, and community action. We bring together economists, campaigners, and citizens to challenge the myths of the economic “iron laws” and build practical, resilient alternatives.
The economy isn’t an immutable force of nature; it is a human-made system that we have the power to redesign. We believe:
Crisis: Responding to ecological and socio-economic crises through bold and progressive economic policy.
Sustainability: Local and national economics that support community wealth building.
Nature: Economic and nature based solutions within our planet’s ecological boundaries.
Systems: Recognising that people thrive when economic, social and political systems work together.
Is a political economist, co-founder, Resilient Economy CIC, founder & curator of Scotland’s Economics Festival. William writes regularly for several publications, including Brave New Europe, the Scottish Left Review, and The National. William has an MSc Green Economy (Distinction) and an MEcon Economics of Sustainability (Distinction). William has over twenty-five years ‘real-world’ experience, having worked in commercial roles in the financial and professional services sectors (British Bankers’ Association, Council of Mortgage Lenders, and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), 2004 – 2011. He worked as a commercial consultant, 2011 – 2022.
Co-Founder, Resilient Economy CIC. Simon has spent over 30 years in financial services product management, product marketing, and product & proposition development in the wealth, pensions, banking, consumer credit, and financial wellbeing spaces. He’s worked for UK and international banks in Africa and Europe. He holds an MBA with a focus on strategic sustainability and is studying a Masters in the Economics of Sustainability with Modern Money Lab at Torrens University Australia. Having worked inside the financial industry, he understands how money actually moves through the system and how poorly it’s understood, even by those working on the inside. Simon was elected to local government in 2023 and is a passionate advocate of accountable, local democracy that serves communities and connects citizens to the leaders they elect.
