Alan Bollard
Dr Alan Esmond Bollard is a New Zealand economist. He currently serves as the as chair of the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat for the period of 2013–2018, and as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand for the period of 2002-2012.Education
He gained a PhD in economics from the University of Auckland in 1977, and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by the same university in 2007.Career
Bollard headed the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research from 1987-1994 and the Commerce Commission from 1994-1998. He subsequently spent four years as secretary to the Treasury, from 1998-2002.
In August 2019, the Minister for Infrastructure, Shane Jones announced the appointment of Dr Alan Bollard as chair of the new Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga.
He subsequently served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand from 2002-2012, and as the Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat for the period of 2013–2018.
He has edited or written three books on the topic of economic reform in New Zealand.Recognition
In the 2013 New Year Honours, Bollard was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the State.Bollard was born in Auckland, the son of scientist Ted Bollard. He is married to venture capitalist Jenny Morel.Writings
