Bran Black

Chief Executive, Business Council of Australia

The Business Council of Australia is the nation's premier business organisation, advocating for a strong Australia that is competitive, productive, fair and inclusive.

Bran Black was appointed Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia in September 2023.

Beginning his career as a corporate lawyer, Bran served as chief of staff in four NSW ministerial portfolios, including as chief of staff to the Premier and Treasurer.

Prior to this, Bran was Chief of Strategic Initiatives at the University of NSW and Chief Executive of the NUW Alliance between the University of Newcastle, the University of NSW and the University of Wollongong.

Bran is a director of PCYC NSW and continues to volunteer regularly as a patrol captain for his local surf life-saving club.

Bran has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Sydney.