Our credentialed team of professionals has extensive experience using a range of key research tools including surveys, input-output industry analysis and economic modelling, community surveys and more; all aimed at providing independent,accurate,reliable information to help you make successful strategic business decisions.
Tom is currently Chief Executive Officer of WRI and has held this position since its inception in February 1999. Under Tom’s leadership WRI has completed over 300 projects for all levels of government and government departments, industry groups, businesses, financial institutions, regional development boards and community groups, and educational institutions. Tom has previously held academic positions as senior lecturer in Economics and Director of the Regional Economics Research Unit in the Faculty of Commerce, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst and positions at the University of New England and Macquarie University. He has also held the positions of Economic Analyst with the Office of National Assessments in Canberra, with responsibility for the ASEAN economies and Senior Consultant with KPMG Peat Marwick Management Consultants.
Kathy is responsible for the overall management of projects for WRI, which includes allocating resources, ensuring timeframes and budgets are met and monitoring compliance with the quality assurance system. Kathy has extensive experience in designing and conducting surveys most recently developing the national Westpac / CSU Agribusiness Index and the Regional Skills and Labour Force Needs Survey for the Victorian Government. She has a background in data analysis and research working with the ACT Government and Charles Sturt University and has developed and delivered a wide range of training for TAFENSW – Western Institute and the local community college.
Lesley is an experienced researcher with particular expertise in the areas of inter-industry modelling, including input-output analysis, statistical analysis, market analysis and forecasting. Since joining WRI Lesley has been involved in a diverse range of projects encompassing a variety of industry sectors. Her strengths are in strong analytical skills and in the preparation of concise reports. Prior to joining WRI, Lesley was a Director with KPMG Peat Marwick Management Consultants in Australia and Malaysia.
Danielle’s experience in project management in the information technology sector combined with qualifications in economics and finance provides a solid background for WRI projects. With skills in systems design and development, Danielle has been able to extend WRI’s capability in developing robust and increasingly complex systems to support research fieldwork. Additionally, Danielle has extensive experience in business process analysis, performance planning and review, report writing and project planning.
Dale is responsible for all administrative processes at WRI including executive support, finance, management of the Board of Directors and maintenance of policies. Dale has worked in a variety of roles at WRI, including Fieldwork Supervisor and Research Assistant, and has worked on several community and business surveys. As a result, she brings a strong understanding of research processes to her administrative role. Dale brings a high level of organisational skill and efficiency to her role as Executive Officer.