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
Queensland Investment Corporation
President
Neil Ainsworth
Chief Financial Officer
Queensland University of Technology
Michael Anthonisz
Chief Economist
Queensland Treasury Corporation
Ben Artup
Executive Director Strategic Projects & Economic Development
Bundaberg Regional Council
Michelle Clarke
Chief Financial Officer
Griffith University
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
Ally Flint
Partner, Project & Infrastructure Advisory, BDO
Ross Franklin
Partner
Scyne Advisory
Jane Hailes
Chief Financial Officer
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
Julie Hilder
Chief Financial Officer
A/Director – Lifestyle, Economy, Environment and Planning, Townsville City Council
Garnett Hollier
Chief Financial Officer,
Brighter Super
Gail Jukes
Chief Financial Officer
The University of Queensland
Susan Marrinan
Chief Financial Officer
EDL
James Matthews
Director, Planning & Infrastructure Economics, KPMG
Stuart McDowall
Chief Operating Officer,
Independent Schools Queensland
Brett McLachlan
Chief Financial Officer, YOUI
Brian Parker
Chief Economist, Australian Retirement Trust
Simon Preston
Finance Director,
Translational Research Institute
Simon Pritchard
Chief Financial Officer
TAFE Queensland
Alan Swanson
Chief Financial Officer
PMSA
Michael Thomas
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise Services), University of Southern Queensland
Mark Watt
Partner, QLD Territory Manager Business Aspect
Mark White
Partner Infrastructure Advisory, EY
Lisa Whitton
Chief Financial Officer
Cairns Regional Council