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‘Highly respected’ lawyer starts role as ACCC chair
Gina Cass-Gottlieb, who founded Gilbert + Tobin’s competition and regulation practice in the early 1990s, has commenced her role as chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and has become its first female chair.
Jerome Doraisamy
Late last year, Ms Cass-Gottlieb – a partner at G+T, who served at the firm for more than a quarter of a century – was named as the new ACCC chair.
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She succeeds Rod Sims, who has served as chair of the regulator since 2011.
Speaking about her commencement, ACCC chief executive Scott Gregson said that the chief competition regulator is “pleased” to welcome Ms Cass-Gottlieb.
“Gina is exceptionally well qualified and her broad experience across many industries will be an asset to the agency’s work,” he proclaimed.
“We look forward to a smooth transition given Gina’s familiarity with our work and people, as well as the considered handover provided by Rod.”
Ms Cass-Gottlieb added: “The ACCC is a world-leading regulator with a high performing, capable and diverse team that is committed to the safety, interests and welfare of consumers and the maintenance of effective competition across the Australian economy.
“This work provides important benefits to Australians. I start the role today fully aware of and ready for the responsibility that comes with leading the ACCC.
“I would like to thank my predecessor, Rod Sims, who has made an enormous contribution to the ACCC and who has left the organisation in very good shape.”
Mr Sims: “It has been an honour to be the chair of the ACCC for the last 11 years and I wish Gina all the best in her new role. I hope she will find the job as rewarding as I did.
“I would also like to thank the ACCC staff for their hard work and dedication. I’ll miss working with such a committed group of people, but I know they will provide strong support to Gina and continue their excellent work.”
