Lewis Holden
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Lewis Dare Holden is a New Zealand
public servant and economist, and is currently Chief Executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Holden was previously deputy secretary of the economic strategy branch at the Ministry of Economic Development.
, a Diploma in Journalism from the University of Canterbury
and a Masters of Public and Private Management from Yale School of Management
. While at Victoria, Holden was elected to the executive of the students' association, VUWSA.
, and worked in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
as an economic advisor for Jim Bolger
. Holden also spent a term as Alternative Executive Director at the World Bank
in Washington DC.
,
Holden was instrumental in developing the previous Labour
governments' "regional development" and "economic transformation" policy agenda (such as the development of the New Zealand film industry), and recently undertook a stocktake of government programs and their impact on New Zealand business. Holden held the position as Deputy Secretary of the MED from November 2001. In October 2006, he became Deputy Secretary of the new Economic Strategy branch. Holden also worked as a researcher for the Royal Commission on the Electoral System
, which initiated electoral reform
in New Zealand.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
public servant and economist, and is currently Chief Executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Holden was previously deputy secretary of the economic strategy branch at the Ministry of Economic Development.
Education
Holden has a BA (Honours) from Victoria University of WellingtonVictoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington was established in 1897 by Act of Parliament, and was a former constituent college of the University of New Zealand. It is particularly well known for its programmes in law, the humanities, and some scientific disciplines, but offers a broad range of other courses...
, a Diploma in Journalism from the University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury , New Zealand's second-oldest university, operates its main campus in the suburb of Ilam in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand...
and a Masters of Public and Private Management from Yale School of Management
Yale School of Management
The Yale School of Management is the graduate business school of Yale University and is located on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. The School offers Master of Business Administration and Ph.D. degree programs. As of January 2011, 454 students were enrolled in its MBA...
. While at Victoria, Holden was elected to the executive of the students' association, VUWSA.
Career
Prior to joining the Ministry for Culture and Heritage in June 2009, Holden was Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Development. Before that, Holden worked for the New Zealand TreasuryNew Zealand Treasury
The New Zealand Treasury is a public sector organisation and the Government’s lead advisor on economic and financial policy. Its role is to help the Government improve economic performance and manage scarce resources...
, and worked in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (New Zealand)
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet of New Zealand is the department charged with supporting the Prime Minister of New Zealand and their Cabinet...
as an economic advisor for Jim Bolger
Jim Bolger
James Brendan "Jim" Bolger, ONZ was the 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1990 to 1997. Bolger was elected on the promise of delivering a "Decent Society" following the previous Labour government's economic reforms, known as Rogernomics...
. Holden also spent a term as Alternative Executive Director at the World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
in Washington DC.
,
Holden was instrumental in developing the previous Labour
New Zealand Labour Party
The New Zealand Labour Party is a New Zealand political party. It describes itself as centre-left and socially progressive and has been one of the two primary parties of New Zealand politics since 1935....
governments' "regional development" and "economic transformation" policy agenda (such as the development of the New Zealand film industry), and recently undertook a stocktake of government programs and their impact on New Zealand business. Holden held the position as Deputy Secretary of the MED from November 2001. In October 2006, he became Deputy Secretary of the new Economic Strategy branch. Holden also worked as a researcher for the Royal Commission on the Electoral System
Royal Commission on the Electoral System
The Royal Commission on the Electoral System was formed in New Zealand in 1985, and reported in 1986. The decision to form the Royal Commission was taken by the Fourth Labour government, after the Labour party had received more votes, yet won fewer seats than the National Party in both the 1978 and...
, which initiated electoral reform
Electoral reform in New Zealand
Electoral reform in New Zealand has, in recent years, become a political issue as major changes have been made to both Parliamentary and local government electoral systems.- Parliamentary Electoral Reform :...
in New Zealand.