Nicki Hutley is a highly respected economic practitioner and keynote speaker. Over her career, she has worked in financial and investment markets and as a consultant helping to develop robust economic policy in a range of fields. She focuses on climate change and the Net Zero transition in particular, and the intersection of environmental, society and economy more broadly.
After many years in the corporate world, Nicki established her own economic consulting practice in 2021 and advises governments, businesses and not-for-profits. Nicki is also Chief Economic Adviser to the Customer-Owned Banking Association, a Councillor on the Climate Council, and a member of the Finance Women’s Index Advisory Committee, which reports on women’s economic progress.
Nicki is a member of the Australian Business Economists’ executive committee and a past president of the Economics Society of Australia (NSW).
Nicki is a frequent commentator across the media and a regular opinion writer for the Guardian.
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Keynote Presentations
Nicki is a highly experienced and sought-after keynote speaker. She connects with audiences on a range of subjects, including economic conditions and outlook, climate change and environment, social trends, and long-term economic long term risks and opportunities. In bringing these strands together, Nicki provides a unique point of view. Her style is engaging, energetic and with a touch of humour.
Keynote Presentations
Thank you again Nicki, you are a rockstar! Loved the comments you made on housing, immigration, productivity and Gen AI. You truly lifted the forum to another level! ... keep reading Chief Economists' Forum
Thank you so much for your fantastic presentation yesterday – you brought so much humour and interest and we had great feedback on your session.
Nicki, your ability to simplify the complex, and also use relevant current examples to illustrate policy impacts was incredible.
Thank you for this morning’s session, it was perfect, great detail and empathy!
It was so fantastic Having you at our conference. Thank you again for being involved. We've had lots of great feedback about your presentation.
Nicki is an expert in her field who delivers first-class economic forecasting through highly insightful and detailed presentations. Nicki is a superb conference speaker who connects well with delegates and effectively facilitates positive debate and fuels constructive conference outcomes. I would highly recommend Nicki as a keynote speaker for your next event.
Your presentation was very topical, engaging and most importantly you really brought it to life.
