Besa Deda

Besa Deda is a highly experienced Chief Economist with a solid background in financial markets and leadership. Besa joined William Buck as their Chief Economist in May 2025, taking on a newly created role that marks the first position of its kind for an Australian mid-tier accounting and advisory firm.

Previously, she spent 15 years with the Westpac Group where she held the position of Chief Economist across several large businesses and served as a key spokesperson for the organisation. Her career also includes roles at St.George Bank, Commonwealth Bank and Colonial.

She currently chairs the Australian Business Economists, an organisation dedicated to fostering debate on key economic and policy issues. Besa also serves as a member of the ANU’s Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis Reserve Bank Shadow Board.