Katie Lahey
Chief Executive

Katie Lahey took up the position as Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia in 2001. Before joining the BCA, Ms Lahey was the Chief Executive of the State Chamber of Commerce (New South Wales) from 1995 to 2001, Chief Executive of the Sydney City Council from 1992 to 1995 and Chairman and Chief Executive of the Victorian Tourism Commission from 1989 to 1992. [more]

Melinda Cilento
Deputy Chief Executive

Melinda joined the Business Council of Australia in April 2002. Melinda has extensive public and private sector experience in economic policy development and analysis, including with the federal Treasury in various roles and with the International Monetary Fund. [more]

Patrick Coleman
Director Policy

Patrick joined the Business Council of Australia in November 2005. He comes to the BCA with a background in government policy advice in the areas of education and training, transport security, critical infrastructure, agriculture, tourism and small business. [more]

Peter Crone
Chief Economist and Director Policy

Peter is a macroeconomist with a deep perspective on the operation of the Australian economy and financial system, and possesses high-level experience in public policy formulation. [more]

Ruth Dunkin
Director Policy

Ruth has over 30 years experience in the public and higher education sectors, with a strong background and interest in public policy. [more]

Maria Tarrant
Director Policy

Maria joined the Business Council of Australia in December 2001. Maria's background is in business development, policy development and project management in the fields of infrastructure, education services, human resources management and marketing. [more]