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Executive Committee

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Meet Our Executive Committee

The ABE is guided by a dedicated Committee of experienced professionals in the field of economics. These individuals volunteer their time and expertise to ensure the smooth operation of the organisation and the success of its initiatives.

Our Committee members are elected from the ABE membership and represent a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. They are responsible for overseeing the organisation’s activities, including event planning, membership engagement, and financial management.

The Committee is committed to upholding the ABE’s mission of informing, connecting, and influencing economic and policy discussion in Australia. They work tirelessly to provide valuable programs and resources to our members and the broader community.

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Besa Deda

Independent Economist
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Phil O’Donaghoe

Chief Economist – Australia / New Zealand
Deutsche Bank
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Justin Smirk

Senior Economist
Westpac Banking Corporation
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Diana Mousina

Deputy Chief Economist
AMP

Executive Committee Members

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Paul Bloxham

Chief Economist (Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities)
HSBC
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Adam Boyton

Head of Australian Economics
ANZ
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Belinda Cheung

Director, Economics and Capital Markets
Future Fund
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Felicity Emmett

Senior Director
Macro Research, Australian Super
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Stephen Halmarick

Chief Economist and Head of Global Economic & Markets Research
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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Robert Henderson

Independent Economist
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Nicki Hutley

Independent Economist
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Dr. Ben Jarman

Chief Economist and Head of Fixed Income / FX Strategy
JP Morgan
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Alex Joiner

Chief Economist
IFM Investors
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Kristian Kolding

Head of Economic Consulting
Oxford Economics Australia
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Jo Masters

Chief Economist
Barrenjoey Capital Partners
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Cherelle Murphy

Chief Economist
Ernst & Young Oceania
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Su-Lin Ong

Chief Economist & Senior Corporate Relationship Manager
RBC Capital Markets
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Michael Plumb

Head of Economic Analysis
Reserve Bank of Australia
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Dr Brendan Rynne

Partner & Chief Economist
KPMG Australia
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Tapas Strickland

Head of Market Economics / Chief Economist
National Australia Bank
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Leanne Taylor

Head of Portfolio Strategy and Asset Allocation
VFMC
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George Tharenou

Chief Economist & Head of Macro Research Australasia
UBS
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Joshua Williamson

Chief Economist
Citi
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