Evelyn Astor
Director
Evelyn Astor joined the European Social Observatory (OSE) as Director in October 2026. She oversees the OSE’s research programme, institutional relations and overall management of human and financial resources. She brings over 15 years of experience in European and international social and labour market policy, alongside considerable management experience.
Prior to joining the OSE, Evelyn was Director of Economic and Social Policy at the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), where she led the organisation’s research and policy agenda across a broad range of areas, including employment and wage policies, social protection, the informal economy, digitalisation, taxation and development finance. Within this capacity she has worked extensively within the International Labour Organisation and broader UN system, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and G20.
Earlier in her career, Evelyn worked at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), contributing notably to the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Work-Life Balance Package, and working extensively with the European Social Policy Analysis Network (ESPAN). She has additionally served on a number of boards and expert advisory committees, including the ILO’s Global Flagship Programme on Social Protection Floors, the Global Partnership for Universal Social Protection, and the UK’s Ethical Trading Initiative.
Evelyn holds an MSc in Social Policy from the London School of Economics and a degree in Public Policy and Human Rights from New York University. She speaks English, French and Spanish.
