David's executive and management career includes more than twenty years’ experience in policy advice, financial management, and organisation and executive leadership.
In 2015, he was appointed Chief Executive of the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), South Australia.
At DTF, they’re working together to support the future prosperity and wellbeing of all South Australians. As Chief Executive David provides leadership and governance to the State budget, and oversee the strategic performance of government agencies across industrial relations, budget, taxation, superannuation, commercial and economics and accounting issues.
Prior to this current appointment, he held roles including Executive Director of the Budget Branch and Director of Gambling Policy.
David is passionate about improving the public sector through organisational development and a ‘staff first’ approach. He places a strong focus on gender equality and staff leadership and collaboration.
David has completed a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from the University of Adelaide, he is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and also a National Graduate of the Institute of Public Administration Australia.