Tim Marney has been appointed as the new chief economist for the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME).
CME chief executive officer Rebecca Tomkinson said Marney’s three decades of experience would bolster the strength of CME’s policy and advocacy team.
“Tim’s appointment will reinforce the credibility of our economic analysis and commentary on the mining and resources sector in Western Australia, relating to commodity prices, cost and incentive structures, investment trends, and global economic conditions,” she said.
“At a time when our sector continues to pour billions into the national and state economy, and is positioning itself as a key player in the global transition to net zero thanks to our abundance of critical minerals, having Tim’s strategic leadership skills and economic expertise will be an invaluable asset to the team.”
Marney was formally the Western Australian Under Treasurer for almost a decade, where he lead reforms of WA’s finances, intergovernmental relations, revenues and public works, among other avenues. He was then appointed as the state’s Mental Health Commissioner.
Most recently, Marney was a principal and chief economist at Nous Group, an international management consulting firm.
CME has also appointed Aaron Walker as its new manager of industry competitiveness and economics.
Walker has more than 10 years of experience across macroeconomic and financial roles, including as a senior economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Both Walker and Marney will commence their new roles today.
