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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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Chief Economist
William Buck
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Phil O’Donaghoe

Chief Economist – Australia / New Zealand
Deutsche Bank
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Leanne Taylor

Chief Investment Officer
Mason Stevens
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Diana Mousina

Deputy Chief Economist
AMP

Executive Committee Members

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Sally Auld

Chief Economist
NAB
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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

Senior Australian Analyst
The Observatory Group
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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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Jonathan Kearns

Chief Economist and Head of Regulatory Affairs
Challenger
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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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Dr 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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Justin Smirk

Senior Economist
Westpac Banking Corporation
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Tapas Strickland

Independent Economist
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George Tharenou

Chief Economist & Head of Macro Research Australasia
UBS
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Robert Thompson

Head of Economics & Rates Strategy
RBC Capital Markets Sydney
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Luke Yeaman

Chief Economist and Head of Global Economic & Market Research
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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