Andrew Wear is a seasoned economic leader currently serving as City Economist and Director of Economic Development and International for the City of Melbourne since March 2020, where significant contributions include leading responses to the economic impact of COVID-19 and developing key strategic frameworks. Wear has held various roles in economic development and policy, including acting General Manager for BioMelbourne Network and Board Member, as well as advisory roles with CEDA and the Committee for Melbourne. Previous positions include Director of Innovation at the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, and multiple directorial roles in Victorian government departments. Wear's educational background includes degrees from the University of Melbourne and Harvard Kennedy School, focusing on public administration, policy studies, and law.
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CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia
CEDA (the Committee for Economic Development of Australia) is an independent, non-profit organisation providing thought leadership and policy perspectives on the economic and social issues affecting Australia. We conduct independent research, convene conversations nationwide and work with our members across government, academia and business, seeking to achieve long-term prosperity for all Australians. CEDA was founded in 1960 by Sir Douglas Copland.