For nearly six years, Wayne was Treasurer of Australia, three of those years as Deputy Prime Minister. His adept steering of the Australian economy through the global financial crisis was recognised with the 2011 Euromoney Finance Minister of the Year award.
Wayne’s three-decade career in federal politics included being one of the longest-serving and influential finance ministers in the G20. Stepping down from political life in 2019, he brings unique and invaluable experience into his new role as board chair.
Wayne is also a commissioner on the Independent Commission for the Reform of International Corporate Taxation and a director of Stanwell Corporation. In June 2018 he was elected president of the Australian Labor Party.
