Jonathan Kearns — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chief Economist and Head of Regulatory Affairs at Challenger.
Spent over two decades at the Reserve Bank of Australia, holding four departmental head roles.
Served as Principal Economist at the Bank for International Settlements in Basel.
Adjunct Fellow at Macquarie University.
Member of the Investment Committee at Australian National University and Board Member at Santa Sabina College.

Biography

Jonathan Kearns is a senior economist and policy leader with over three decades of experience spanning central banking, global institutions, and financial services. He currently serves as the Chief Economist and Head of Regulatory Affairs at Challenger, where he leads structural analysis of economic and financial developments, provides strategic insights to the board and clients, and engages with regulators and government on policy matters.