David spent almost twenty years in legal roles at Jones Lang LaSalle (a global real estate group) where he finished as Asia Pacific General Counsel before moving to Colonial First State Global Asset Management as Head of Operations of their AREIT platform (with A$20B FUM). David moved into a General Counsel Consultancy role at LaSalle Investment Management and eventually returned to Jones Lang LaSalle as Asia Pacific Chief Operating Officer of their Hotels and Hospitality Group.

When David’s not in the office, you’ll find him enjoying most sports or spending his time with his three boys and his dog, Penny.

Qualifications and associations

• Bachelor of Economics

• Bachelor of Laws

• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales

• Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

• Masters of Business Administration

• Executive Leadership Development Program (INSEAD)