Nancy McBeth has been a Consultant with GCC-Stat, in Muscat, Oman, since late 2014. In this role, she is working with the six members of the GCC in the development and implementation of a harmonised Population Census in the 2020 Census round. Prior to joining GCC-Stat, Nancy also worked for the Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi in the UAE.

Nancy’s experience and strong interest in official statistics were formed in her native country – New Zealand. There she undertook a number of senior roles with Statistics New Zealand, including General Manager, New Zealand Census 2006 and General Manager, Strategy and Communication.

Nancy is committed to the development and use of Official Statistics in decision making for governments. businesses and the general public.

Nancy was an elected member of the 2015-17 IAOS Executive, and joins this Executive as an Adviser to the President.