David Shankey Email & Phone Number

My most recent pivotal achievement has been to formulate Queensland’s energy policy and develop the State’s Energy and Jobs Plan to enable the Queensland to achieve net zero emissions.I am known for my ability to:♦ identify the most effective path for change♦ distilling complex thinking into understandable and deliverable steps♦ determine the right time to act and chart the way forward in complex political environments♦ forging relationships across industry sectors♦ collaborating with disparate stakeholders to achieve common goals ♦ work with a wide range of personality types ♦ remaining focused on the mission and persevering under adversityAREAS OF EXPERTISE♦ formulating innovative policy that has widespread impact♦ solving problems under time, political and policy constraints ♦ communicating complex ideas in simple memorable ways♦ Inspiring and engaging people ♦ communicating a compelling vision and guiding teams to achieve exceptional results♦ leading teams through crises and transformational change while eliminating barriers to change♦ building enduring relationships for forging trusting relationships with stakeholders ♦ collaborating with colleagues to translate vision and strategy into actionable goals♦ making astute decisions about complex, multi-faceted issues♦ addressing the needs and concerns of stakeholders with disparate interests, agendas and priorities♦ building networks of contacts in government, industry, politics, media and the community♦ facilitating the development of new approaches and solutions♦ identifying new perspectives on strategic issues and identifying opportunities for reform♦ negotiating with senior executives and internal and external stakeholders on strategic issues

Listed skills include Government, Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, and 46 others.

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  Chief Executive Officer

  Net Zero Economy Agency

  Brisbane City, Qld, Au