Andrew Leslie Elek

Background

Elek, Andrew Leslie was born on November 20, 1946 in Bekessaba, Hungary. Son of Paul and Maria (Pal) Elek. arrived in Australia, 1957.

Education

Bachelor in Economics with honors, Australian National University, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Australian National University, 1976.

Career

1st assistant secretary finance, Papua New Guinea, 1977-1980; senior economist, World Bank, Washington, 1980-1985; chief economist, Economics Planning Advisory Council, Australia, 1985-1987; 1st assistant secretary for foreign affairs and trade,, Australia, 1987-1990; senior research fellow, Australian National U., Canberra, 1990-1993; coordinator, Parent Advocacy, Canberra, Australia, 1994; research associate, Australian-Japan Research Center, Canberra, Australia, since 1995. Director Bellendena Partners, Australia, since 1995.

Achievements

• Andrew Leslie Elek has been listed as a noteworthy Economic policy consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member advisory panel Foundation Development Cooperative, Australia,1991—. Member Australian committee Pacific Economic Cooperative, 1990-1994. Member editorial panel Asian Pacific Economic Literature, 1991-1994.

Member Huntingfield Landcare Group (secretary 1995-1999).

Interests

• Avocations: wine growing, horticulture, reading, bushwalking.

Connections

Married Jane Alison Lyttle, June 17, 1972. Children: Catriona, Sophia.

Father:

Paul Elek

Mother:

Maria (Pal) Elek

Spouse:

Jane Alison Lyttle

child:

Sophia Elek

child:

Catriona Elek