Luci Ellis
Pronoun
Chief Economist
Westpac Banking Group
Luci Ellis is the Chief Economist for the Westpac Banking Group. She previously served as Assistant Governor (Economic) at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) from December 2016 until October 2023.
Prior to that, Luci was Head of the Financial Stability Department at the RBA for eight years, spent two years on secondment at the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland, and held several other senior positions at the RBA during her three-decade career in central banking.
Luci holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales, a Master’s degree in Economics from the Australian National University, and a first-class Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Melbourne.
SESSIONS
Day 2
11:30
Fireside Chat: Strengthening Financial Equity
How macroeconomic trends are deepening financial inequity for women – and why leaders must act on the ripple effects across pay, progression, and retention
The long-term impact of superannuation gaps and career breaks on women's financial security and leadership continuity
What leaders can do to create financially resilient pathways that support advancement, equity, and long-term success
Embedding financial wellbeing into leadership strategy – transparent pay, equitable benefits, career mobility, and education
Moderator: Dina Kotsopoulos, Tribe Lead – Daily Banking & Superannuation, ING
Siobhan Toohill, Non-Executive Director and Advisor, Pure and Applied – Sustainability Advisory
Luci Ellis, Chief Economist, Westpac Banking Group
Gemma Johnston, Chief of Staff and CEO Office Lead, Aware Super