Ian Kowalick has tertiary qualifications in science, engineering, economics and finance. He worked in technical and project consulting, economic and business analysis for resource companies, banking and investment. From 1995 to 2000, Mr Kowalick held the most senior management position in the South Australian public sector. He is a director of NuPower Resources, chair of Playford Capital, a councillor of the University of Adelaide and chair of its finance committee, and deputy chair of the Adelaide Festival Centre Trust. Mr Kowalick is an Officer of the Order of Australia.