CCI's Nicolaou goes back to school

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia's chief economist, John Nicolaou, has joined Curtin University as an adjunct professor of its business school.

Mr Nicolaou will be patron of the economics stream at Curtin Business School, for a two-year appointment.

He will also provide advice to business school management on economic and business development.
CCI chief executive James Pearson congratulated Mr Nicolaou on his appointment.

"It reflects well on John's achievements as Chief Economist at CCI and gives him the opportunity to make an even greater contribution to the practice and understanding of economics in WA and in making available to management, staff and students the benefits of CCI's economic analysis," Mr Pearson said.

"John's appointment reinforces our relationship with Curtin University and underlines the importance of the links between CCI and WA's tertiary institutions."

Curtin Business School pro vice-chancellor Duncan Bentley said Mr Nicolaou would be a significant contributor to the school's economic program.

"During his time at CCI he has built a reputation as one of the state's most credible economic and business commentators," Professor Bentley said.

"John has been a strong advocate for key reforms aimed at fostering economic growth and development in WA.

"I look forward to his contributions and it is with pleasure that I welcome him to the Curtin Business School team."