BBC News
By Jonathan Josephs & Natalie Sherman
Business reporters, BBC News
image captionCritics say Mr Cormann has an atrocious record on climate change
Mathias Cormann, Australia s longtime former finance minister, is set to take over as chief of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Mr Cormann, a centre-right politician, had faced opposition stemming from his record on climate change.
He tried to abolish Australia s renewable energy targets and has called carbon pricing a very expensive hoax .
Sweden s Cecilia Malmström was also vying to lead the group, which includes 37 of the world s biggest economies.
The Paris-based OECD, which helps develop and coordinate policies among its members, is expected to finalise Mr Cormann s selection next week. He would serve a five-year term starting in June.
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