Queensland Economics Council
The Queensland Economics Council shares and facilitates key economic data and insights across multiple sectors and industries, providing a strong forward looking lens on Queensland's future economic drivers and prosperity.
The Council meets regularly, with members contributing directly to ensuring that Queensland Futures Institute’s policy positions are robust and reflective of the broader interests of the Queensland community.
Current councillors include:

Dr Matthew Peter
Chief Economist
QIC
President

Neil Ainsworth
Chief Financial Officer
Queensland University of Technology

Michael Anthonisz
Chief Economist
Queensland Treasury Corporation


Professor Fabrizio Carmignani
Head of School and Dean, School of Business, University of Southern Queensland

Professor John Cole OAM
Honorary Professor, Institute for Resilient Regions
University of Southern Queensland

Richard Constantine
Chief Operating Officer
University of the Sunshine Coast

Scott Couper
Partner
Gadens

Tim Dighton
Partner, BDO

Manda Goodwin
General Manager Commercial, Australia Pacific LNG

Jane Hailes
Chief Financial Officer
Brisbane Girls Grammar School

Garnett Hollier
Chief Financial Officer,
Brighter Super

Shane Lennon
Executive Manager – Strategy & EPMO, Sime Darby Industrial Machinery Australasia

Susan Marrinan
Chief Financial Officer
EDL

James Matthews
Director, Planning & Infrastructure Economics, KPMG

Stuart McDowall
Chief Operating Officer,
Independent Schools Queensland

Dr. Kipley Nink
Director Policy and Workforce Planning
Jobs Queensland

Brian Parker
Chief Economist, Australian Retirement Trust

Simon Preston
Finance Director,
Translational Research Institute

Simon Pritchard
Chief Financial Officer
TAFE Queensland

Bharat Raniga
Director, Business Partnering
The University of Queensland

Alan Swanson
Chief Financial Officer
PMSA

David Watt
EGM Commercial,
Queensland Hydro

Mark Watt
Partner, QLD Territory Manager Business Aspect

Mark White
Partner Infrastructure Advisory, EY