Title
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Regional Australia Institute
Bio
Jack Archer has led the Regional Australia Institute as its CEO since July 2015.

In this role, Jack plays a leading role in the national conversations about the future of regions, including the opportunity for rural renewal through migration and the growth and the development of Australia’s network of great small cities.

In 2017, Jack brought the Commonwealth and all state governments together with four universities to create the RAI’s shared inquiry program. This supports a new level of collaboration and research between governments on regional policy issues.

Prior to being appointed CEO Jack developed the RAI’s policy and research program. In previous roles as a consultant and public servant, Jack contributed to major regional reform in water, climate change, indigenous issues and industry.

Jack is originally from Paterson in the lower Hunter Valley of NSW.