Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM

Co-Chair

Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM is one of Australia’s most respected public servants, recognised for nearly four decades of leadership across economic, social and national policy. Over his distinguished career, Martin has shaped the nation’s response to some of its most complex challenges, from climate change to economic reform, serving as Secretary of the Departments of Prime Minister and Cabinet, The Treasury, and the inaugural Department of Climate Change.

Today, he continues to guide Australia’s future as Chancellor of Macquarie University, and as a Non-Executive Director of Worley, Australian Retirement Trust, and O’Connell Street Associates. Martin also chairs World View Indo-Pacific, and lends his expertise to the Bain Advisory Council and advisory boards for Thrive Refugee Enterprises, Asia Society Australia, and the Net Zero Australia project.

He is a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), the highest level of the Order, awarded for outstanding achievement and merit in service to Australia or humanity at large and a recipient of the Public Service Medal (PSM) for outstanding public sector leadership.