Miranda Lie from Commonwealth Bank of Australia, joins our Branch Council in Australia

We are pleased to welcome on board Miranda Lie, Head of Infrastructure at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, as a new member of our Branch Council in Australia:

We asked Miranda couple of questions:

• If you could personally change or influence one thing within infrastructure and/or energy, what would it be?

Miranda: As a mum to two young kids, I would love to influence how Australia makes infrastructure and investment decisions that leave a legacy we are proud to pass on to future generations. As AI, digital infrastructure and the energy transition accelerate, we need to plan energy, data, transport, and social infrastructure in a more integrated and resilient way. The goal should be to build the systems that support productivity, resilience and long-term prosperity. If we get this right, Australia will be better positioned for the next era of economic competitiveness.

• Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to yourself at the start of your career?

Miranda: I would tell myself to focus on building enduring skills such as critical thinking, commercial acumen, communication, resilience and the ability to work well with people. Technical skills are important, but markets, products and sectors will continue to change. With the growing use of AI, human judgement, curiosity and the ability to think critically are becoming even more important. It is easy to move quickly, but taking the time to stop, think, learn from experience and seek out the perspectives of others remains invaluable.

• What do you hope to bring to the Australia Council?

Miranda: I hope to bring a combination of real assets and institutional banking experience to the Council. My background spans real estate, diversified industrials and now infrastructure, utilities and digital. That gives me a cross-sector perspective on how markets evolve, how clients respond, and how capital can support long-term investment. I also bring the perspective of a major Australian domestic bank supporting infrastructure clients through balance sheet capacity, sector insight and broader relationship-led solutions. I hope to contribute practical, commercially grounded thinking as IPFA continues to evolve its relevance and impact in Australia.

Please see the full Australia Branch Council below: