David has worked for 18 years as a corporate manager with a background in sales and marketing as well as owning and operating a number of successful businesses in retail, event management, commercial cleaning, restaurants, student accommodation, groceries and organic farms.  He has worked in Australia, The United States, Colombia, Indonesia and United Kingdom.

Having worked and lived in remote indigenous communities in Colombia, Northern Territory and Queensland has helped develop a focus on community development and training, economic development and stakeholder collaboration.

He holds a Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Accounting