John Hewson

Finance and economics guru
Dr John Hewson is a leading authority on economics and finance with experience in academia, business, government, media and financial systems.

Dr Hewson's business career, before entering politics in 1987, has seen him work as an economist for the Australian Treasury (Census and Statistics), The Reserve Bank and executive director of Macquarie Bank.

John's political career included seven years as a ministerial advisor and a further eight years as the member for Wentworth in the Federal Parliament. He was Shadow Finance Minister, Shadow Treasurer and Shadow minister for Industry and Commerce. Dr Hewson was Leader of the Liberal Party and the Federal Coalition in Opposition for four years.

Since leaving politics Dr Hewson has run his own investment banking business and is Chairman and Director of several prominent companies. A focus of his career has been in Asia, where he has a wealth of experience, but has also acted as a consultant to business, government and international agencies including IMF and UNESCAP. Mr Hewson also now writes a weekly column for the Australian Financial Review.

Dr Hewson's presentations encompass years of experience and address economic, financial and political issues relevant to all Australian businesses.