Economist
When to see her: Session 4: Economic resilience in the tourism industry
Nicki Hutley is a highly experienced economist with broad-based expertise gained over three decades in financial and investment markets and economic consulting.
After many years in the corporate world, Nicki is now an independent economist, advising governments, businesses and not-for-profits on many policy issues, but focusing on climate change, the environmental and social impact, and how these intersect with the economy.
Nicki is a councillor on the Climate Council. Other roles include Chief Economic Adviser to the Customer-Owned Banking Association and JANA Investments Sustainability Advisory Committee member. Nicki is also passionate about gender equity issues and is an advisory board member for the Financy Women’s Index, which reports on economic progress indicators for women.
Nicki holds an Honours degree in Economics. In 2021, she was elected President of the New South Wales branch of the Economics Society of Australia. She is also a committee member of the Australian Business Economists.
Nicki is a frequent media commentator and regular guest on The Drum and The Project.