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Ian Watt was born on 18 June, 1950 in Preston, Victoria, is an Australian public servant. Discover Ian Watt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

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Occupation Public servant
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 18 June 1950
Birthday 18 June
Birthplace Preston, Victoria
Nationality Australia

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1950

Ian James Watt (born 18 June 1950) is a retired Australian public servant, best known for his time as Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from September 2011 to November 2014.

Watt was born in Victoria and raised in Reservoir in Melbourne's northern suburbs.

1971

He was educated at La Trobe University and joined the Australian Public Service in 1971 in the Victorian Division of the Post Master General's Department.

1973

He completed his honours degree at the University of Melbourne before commencing a cadetship with the Department of the Treasury in 1973.

1985

Watt completed his master's degree and Ph.D. at La Trobe University before returning to The Treasury in 1985.

1991

He served as Minister (Economic) at the Embassy of Australia in Washington from 1991 to 1994.

1994

On his return to Australia, Watt was appointed First Assistant Secretary of the Economic Division, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, from March 1994 to November 1996; and was Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPM&C) and Executive Coordinator of the Economic, Industry and Resources Policy Group until March 2001.

During his time at DPM&C, Watt completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.

2001

In March 2001, Watt accepted appointment as the Secretary of the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, until his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in January 2002.

2008

Watt was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2008.

2009

Watt became the longest serving Finance Secretary in April 2009.

In August 2009 he accepted appointment as the Secretary of the Department of Defence, until his appointment to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in September 2011.

2013

His departure had been speculated since the Abbott government took office in September 2013.

Watt is the former chair of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD's) Working Party of Senior Budget Officials.

His appointments since resigning from the public service include directorships with the Grattan Institute and Citigroup Pty Limited.

2014

Watt resigned from the role in November 2014.

2016

During April 2016, Watt was appointed Chair of SMART Infrastructure Facility's Advisory Council.

In 2016 Watt was appointed a Companion of the Order.