Nicole Duguid

Nicole Duguid is the Queensland Resources Council’s Policy Director for Resources, Community, and Queensland Exploration Council. Nicole has a Bachelor of Applied Science, Grad., Diploma Education, and a Master of Business Administration.

Nicole is an accomplished executive leader with a career spanning various high-impact roles, including CEO of Regional Development Australia (Mackay Isaac Whitsunday), Chief Operating Officer at Whitsunday Regional Council, and Director of Infrastructure Policy for the Queensland Government.

Nicole specialises in advocacy and strategic advice on national and state agendas, particularly in advancing regional economic development in Australia. With a strong background in long-term strategic planning, she is passionate about leading diverse teams to achieve impactful outcomes for Queensland's resource communities.