David Williams Email & Phone Number

Vancouver

• Senior leader responsible for developing public policy research and advice on the Canadian and B.C. economies, productivity, innovation, technology, taxation and human capital

Ottawa & Vancouver, Canada

• Developed a policy paper on digital technology and implications for the Canadian economy• Published a research paper on house prices, debt and consumption• Presented research & analysis at international conferences, policy seminars and in speeches• Prepared complex briefing notes on monetary policy and the Canadian economy• Conducted 200+ in-person interviews with CEOs on business strategy & economic conditions• Wrote eight national publications of the "Business Outlook Survey"• Constructed a qualitative in-field study of vulnerabilities in the residential construction sector

New College, Queen’S College, St Hilda’S College & Lady Margaret Hall

• Lectured in macroeconomics, microeconomics and mathematics• Co-wrote Oxford’s 1st year macroeconomics course with Professor Sir John Vickers

Canberra, Australia

• Led the preparation of high-level policy advice on a range of macro- and microeconomic issues for the Prime Minister, Federal Cabinet and senior departmental officers• Supervised complex research and analysis on policies impacting the Australian economy• Supervised staff, conducted performance appraisals, chaired graduate recruitment panel• Represented the department at meetings with Treasury, Reserve Bank & other agencies• Contributed to speeches, press releases and ministerial correspondence• Officiated as note-taker of discussions and decisions taken by Federal Cabinet* Study leave from 09/2004 to pursue postgraduate study at Oxford University

Canberra, Australia

• Wrote high-level policy advice on a range of macro and microeconomic issues for the Prime Minister• Produced analysis and forecasts on Australian and international economic outlook • Co-ordinated departmental views on the international economy and represented these views in meetings with Treasury, Reserve Bank and other agencies

Canberra, Australia

• Distilled complex technical business tax issues into readily-understandable recommendations for the Prime Minister, defining the scope of the problem, the range of solutions and the associated trade-offs• Wrote policy advice and analysis on business tax reform for the Prime Minister and Cabinet• Represented departmental views on tax reform issues with Ministerial staff, industry representatives, other agencies and senior executives

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Sydney, Australia

• Analysed Australian and international banks’ financial performance• Reviewed and presented findings on bank merger policy, consumer fees and data gaps

Brisbane, Australia

• Developed a capital outlays budget for the department's fleet of pilotage vessels & helicopters• Proposed an optimal roster design for marine pilots (workplace relations policy)• Contributed analysis to a consulting report proposing changes to maritime pilotage fees

Doctor Of Philosophy (Dphil), Economics

Examiners: - Professor David Miles CBE, Bank of England & Imperial College London - Professor Sir David Hendry, Oxford University

Master Of Philosophy (Mphil), Economics

Dissertation: "Housing booms in Australia"

Bachelor’S Degree, 1St Class Honours, Economics