The Board of Queensland Investment Corporation will be bolstered with the appointments of former Federal Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton and Michael Choi OAM, announced by the State Government today.
Treasurer David Janetzki said the appointments were designed to put a greater focus on developing investment areas of critical minerals and defence industries.
“These appointments will bring world-class expertise to the Queensland Investment Corporation, strengthening its ability to driving investment in our state, helping grow our economy to benefit all Queenslanders,” Treasurer Janetzki said.
“Queensland is open for business, and we are equipping our state-owned investment manager to secure opportunities within Australia and abroad.”
He said Peter Dutton will bring his expansive government and defence industry experience, to provide strategic advice on accelerating development through the flagship Sovereign Industry Development Fund; while former Beattie Government Assistant Minister, Michael Choi OAM, will bring broad experience in the critical minerals sector, as the government seeks to secure international investment into the emerging critical minerals sector.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates, also welcomed the appointments.
“I welcome both new directors to the Board, ensuring Queensland Investment Corporation is well positioned for the future,” Minister Bates said.
“The strong and clear leadership the new appointees will help steer Queensland into the future and capitalise on the opportunities ahead.”
Queensland Investment Corporation is Queensland’s State-owned investment manager with more than $135 billion in assets under management.
