In a changing world shaped by AI, geopolitics, and market volatility, Selina brings clarity – connecting people with insights to solve problems and accelerate impact.

Selina Short

EY Regional Clients and Industries Leader, Oceania

Global thinker. Industry advocate. Connected collaborator. Avid reader and story seeker.

As a member of Oceania’s executive team, Selina leads client and industry teams across Australia and New Zealand, aligning talent, technology, and sector insights to shape a more confident future.

She champions smart reforms to unlock innovation and enhance the region’s appeal for future industries, driving debate on issues that matter.

As executive sponsor for EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ in Australia and New Zealand, Selina understands the challenges innovators face—from market entry to navigating industry shifts, geopolitics, AI, and emerging tech.

With a background in transformational change across the built environment, she sees decarbonisation as the defining opportunity of our time. Selina is a Non-Executive Director of the Green Building Council of Australia and contributes to EY Net Zero Centre research, leveraging her experience in economics and urban placemaking. 

How Selina is shaping the future with confidence

Selina is focused on leveraging technology and regulatory reforms to drive prosperity across Australia and New Zealand. She is passionate about igniting competitiveness in domestic markets to unlock entrepreneurship and innovation. With a sharp eye on global dynamics, she helps organizations navigate the market impacts of geopolitics. Her work also centres on shaping the future of industry, infrastructure, smart cities, sustainability, and climate resilience—ensuring long-term value for clients and communities.

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