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Brisbane Lord Mayor announces new Economic Steering Committee to accelerate growth
Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced members of his new economic development steering committee, established to engage with industry and grow Brisbane's $114billion economy.
The 12 members of the committee, chaired by Brisbane Marketing chairman Ian Klug, are from a diverse range of Brisbane's key industry sectors and from both large companies and SMEs who represent more than 85 percent of Brisbane businesses.
"I have personally invited these committee members, to ensure that a good cross section of our business community is represented and have a voice," Cr Quirk said.
"This committee will engage with the Brisbane business community through industry forums, and develop some tangible initiatives that council can implement ensure Brisbane remains a city of choice for doing business in the Asia Pacific region."
Cr Quirk said after visiting many businesses across since he has been Lord Mayor he has been very impressed by their resilience and determination.
"While there is much that council is already doing by keeping commercial rates low and attracting investment through Brisbane Marketing, I am sure we can be doing more," he said.
"I have asked Ian Klug and his steering committee to engage with industry and local businesses to complete an update of council's Brisbane Economic Development Plan by November."
Committee chairman Mr Klug said the Steering Committee will assist the Lord Mayor to increase industry consultation and foster participation in Brisbane's economic development.
"I've been overwhelmed by the response from industry with regard to their participation on this steering committee, which will meet regularly over the next three months," Mr Klug said.
"The establishment of this committee fits in very well with the economic development programs that Brisbane Marketing is already implementing in its role as the city's economic development agency."
Brisbane Economic Steering Committee members include:
Jignesh Desasari, chief executive officer, Adani Mining; Russell Shields, Queensland chairman, ANZ Banking Group Limited; Adam Penberthy, creative director, Fresh Advertising; Geoffrey McIntyre, Queensland managing director, Jones Lang LaSalle; Shaun Munday, managing director, Place Design Group; Jerry Harris, managing director, News Queensland; Prof. Iain Watson, academic dean and head of UQ Business School; Liz Savage, group executive commercial Virgin Australia; Roz Shaw, chief executive officer, Hawkins Group; Michelle Pillonel, general manger corporate affairs SEQ, Treasury Casino & Hotel; Nigel Spork, managing director, Centor Holdings (Manufacturing); Jason Elks, vice president, people and organisation support, Rio Tinto.
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