Dr Ross Lambie - Chief Economist and Director of Economics and Industry Policy at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Prior to joining the Australian Chamber, Ross was Chief Economist and Assistant Secretary at the Department of the Environment and Energy. Ross joined the Senior Executive Service in the Australian Government in 2015 in the role of General Manager of the Resources and Energy Economics Branch at the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.
He has a deeply held passion and fascination with economics and how it can contribute to improving policy outcomes. His expertise in energy economics is recognised both domestically and internationally, and prior to leaving the Australian Government he was instrumental in leading the development of a national approach to circular economy.
Ross’ management experience spans leading teams of economists, analysts and researchers in Australian public sector agencies, and teams of financial market dealers in major New Zealand financial institutions.
He has a strong academic background in economics, holding Bachelor degrees in both Accounting and Resource Studies (Economics major), an Honours degree in Economics (First Class) and a Master’s degree in Commerce and Management (Distinction, Economics major). He also holds a PhD in Public Policy and Economics from the Australian National University.
He has a deeply held passion and fascination with economics and how it can contribute to improving policy outcomes. His expertise in energy economics is recognised both domestically and internationally, and prior to leaving the Australian Government he was instrumental in leading the development of a national approach to circular economy.
Ross’ management experience spans leading teams of economists, analysts and researchers in Australian public sector agencies, and teams of financial market dealers in major New Zealand financial institutions.
He has a strong academic background in economics, holding Bachelor degrees in both Accounting and Resource Studies (Economics major), an Honours degree in Economics (First Class) and a Master’s degree in Commerce and Management (Distinction, Economics major). He also holds a PhD in Public Policy and Economics from the Australian National University.