Staff Profiles
Dr. Peter Brain B.Comm, PhD (NSW)
Dr. Peter Brain is the Executive Director of National Economics. He also acts as Director of Research. He is primarily responsible for the macroeconomic systems of the Australian economy. Peter is the author of a number of books on the Australian economy, international economies and energy and the Australian economy. Peter has some 30 years of experience in applied economics and energy research. E-mail: peterb@nieir.com.au
Dr. Ian Manning Ph.D (ANU), B.Comm (Melb.)
Dr. Ian Manning is the Deputy Executive Director of National Economics. In this position Dr Manning has been jointly responsible for the management of the Institute. He has been responsible for research projects of all sizes, both as leader of a team and (for smaller projects) as the sole person responsible. He is responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time and to the satisfaction of clients and of the Institute's academic peers.
Tony O'Dwyer B.Ec (hons), M.Ec (Monash)
Tony O'Dwyer leads National Economics' energy forecasting team and has completed numerous studies in both the electricity and gas industry. Tony has nearly 20 years experience in electricity forecasting and developed regular clients in all NEM regions.
Peter Hylands
Peter Hylands joined NIEIR in 2002 as an associate. Peter is responsible for business development in the areas of strategic consulting and regional economics. He is a contributing author to NIEIR reports and conducts research, interviews and surveys across Australia.