Katie Lahey
Chief Executive

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

Maria Tarrant
Deputy Chief Executive

Maria joined the Business Council of Australia in December 2001. Prior to her appointment as Deputy Chief Executive she held the position of Director Policy, taking the lead in policy development in areas as diverse as education and training, workplace relations, infrastructure, energy policy and climate change. [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]

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]

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]

Simon Pryor
Director Policy

Simon joined the Business Council of Australia in 2007. An economist, he has previously worked in a number of positions for large corporations in the airline and telecommunications sectors, in public policy consultancy and in the public service. [more]