Rod leads Aither’s Queensland office and brings more than 18 years’ experience in economic advisory and policy roles in the water sector at the national and state level. Rod’s specialist areas are water pricing, water reform, business case development and economic analysis. Prior to joining Aither Rod spent three years undertaking economic analyses of a range of transport and resource projects across Australia. Rod’s passion lies in the practical application of economic and public policy principles to support infrastructure decision-making.

Rod’s experience in infrastructure economics means he has an in-depth knowledge of the Australian and state Government’s requirements for business cases and cost-benefit analysis.

Prior to becoming a consultant in 2012, Rod held senior economic advisory roles with the National Water Commission (NWC) and Queensland Government. Rod is an experienced consultant with highly developed skills in economic and financial analysis, water pricing and policy, transport economics and report writing for government and private sector clients.