Andrew Wear

Andrew Wear is a distinguished City Economist and Director of Economic Development and International at the City of Melbourne, where responsibilities include leading responses to the economic impact of COVID-19 and developing long-term strategies for economic growth. With a strong background in economic development, Wear has held significant roles such as General Manager (acting) at BioMelbourne Network and various advisory council positions, including the CEDA Victoria/Tasmania State Advisory Council. Previous experiences include Director roles in multiple government departments focusing on innovation, community infrastructure, and social policy. Andrew Wear's academic credentials include degrees from Harvard, University of Melbourne, Murdoch University, and more, highlighting a solid foundation in public administration, innovation economics, and law.