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ExpertGate Welcomes Mr. Saul Eslake as Strategic Advisor – Economic Development & Global Research Collaboration
We are proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Saul Eslake as Strategic Advisor – Economic Development & Global Research Collaboration at ExpertGate.
With over 45 years of distinguished experience as a professional economist, Mr. Eslake brings deep expertise in economic policy, development strategy, and international research collaboration. His appointment marks a significant step forward in ExpertGate’s mission to bridge the gap between economic insight and academic innovation, ensuring that our research partnerships are both impactful and economically sustainable.
Mr. Eslake began his career in 1979 at the Australian Treasury after graduating with First Class Honours in Economics from the University of Tasmania. Since then, he has held senior roles across the public and private sectors, becoming one of Australia’s most trusted and respected voices on economic matters.
He has served as Chief Economist at several major institutions, including McIntosh Securities, National Mutual Life, ANZ Banking Group, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch (Australia and New Zealand). His work has informed strategic decisions across global financial markets, with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
Mr. Eslake has also made significant contributions to public sector policy and reform. He led the Victorian Commission of Audit, a landmark review of public finances, and served as Director of the Productivity Growth Program at the Grattan Institute, a leading policy think tank in Australia.
Since 2015, Mr. Eslake has operated Corinna Economic Advisory, an independent consultancy based in Hobart, through which he advises governments, research institutions, and businesses on critical economic and fiscal challenges.
He has served on numerous high-level national advisory panels, including the Australian Government’s Trade Policy Advisory Council, Foreign Affairs Council, National Housing Supply Council, and the Australian Statistics Advisory Council. He is currently a member of both the Parliamentary Budget Office’s Expert Advisory Panel and the Australian Taxation Office’s Tax Gap Expert Advisory Panel.
Mr. Eslake is also a non-executive director with past service on the boards of Hydro Tasmania and the Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria. He is widely recognized for his evidence-based advocacy on issues such as housing affordability, education, tax reform, and intergovernmental fiscal relations.
At ExpertGate, Mr. Eslake plays a strategic role in shaping global research collaborations, advising on economic development policy, and ensuring our global initiatives are aligned with real-world challenges and opportunities.
We are honored to welcome Mr. Saul Eslake to the ExpertGate leadership team.