Our Director-General

Warwick Agnew

Director-General, Department of Resources

Warwick Agnew joined the Department of Resources in May 2023 as the Director-General following an extensive career and experience in both the private and public sector.

Prior to joining the department, Warwick held the position of Director-General, Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

Throughout his career Warwick has led social and economic infrastructure projects, economic analysis and policy, legislative reform, financial and commercial procurement and corporate finance advisory services.

Warwick’s private sector experience includes commercial project development and senior advisory roles for global companies servicing resources, energy, industrial, infrastructure, property and defence sectors. He has also served on key government boards including Queensland Treasury Corporation Capital Markets Board, the Long-Term Asset Allocation Board and the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority.