Master of Economics ANU 1972
Career highlights
- Secretary, Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education 2011-present
- Independent Chairperson of State Super 2008-2011
- Executive Director WestLB Asset Management Sydney (2001-present)
- Vice-President Sanford Bernstein New York (1997-2000)
- Australian Ambassador to the United States (1993-1995)
- Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Keating (1991-1993, 1995-1996)
- Principal Advisor to Treasurer Paul Keating (1985-1991)
- Counsellor (Financial) Australian delegation to the OECD (1981-84)
- Treasury Economist (1971-1981)
Career philosophy
"Ideas and a certain boldness go well together."