Jacqueline Brinkman

Jacqueline Brinkman is an economic development specialist and CEO of Economic Development Australia (EDA), the national peak body for economic development. Under Jacqueline’s leadership, EDA membership has more than tripled to over 1900 members in 6 years. Jacqueline is one of Australia’s most experienced industry cluster managers, and has facilitated industry development and new investment across a range of sectors. Her advocacy and lobbying has resulted in legislative change at a Local, State and Federal Government level. Jacqueline has held Chief Executive roles across a range of sectors in QLD and NSW, is an award-winning copy writer and an experienced company director with recent positions on the Board of Dare Disability Services and RDA Sydney.