JoAnne Blades is a Director in the Economic & Financial Consulting practice. Her experience spans a range of areas in finance and economics having worked in government, academia and consulting.
JoAnneās areas of expertise include:
- Economic regulation
- Competition policy
- Risk management
- Project evaluation
- Financial analysis
- Social policy
During her years as a consultant, JoAnne has developed a strong specialism in economic regulation, working with over 20 regulated businesses in the energy, water, rail, ports and airports sectors. This has involved assisting with regulatory strategy, submission preparation and cost of capital advice.
JoAnne has also worked for various public sector bodies including:
- Department of Child Safety
- Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Department of Tourism, Fair Trading and Wine Industry Development
- Disability Services Queensland
- Families SA
- Ipswich City Council
- Motor Accident Insurance Commission
- QUT
- State Library of Queensland