David has over 20 years experience in a broad range of industries including Mining, Retail, Marketing, Hospitality, Franchise, Travel, Tourism & Consulting. He’s been passionate about business since working in the family hardware store at age 6.
David is a qualified Geologist and worked for five of Australia’s largest Mining Companies. He left to start his own hospitality business and ‘become a Millionaire by age 30’.
In 15 years he grew a function venue empire in Victoria. He built an enthusiastic, high energy hospitality team and hosted more than 2000 weddings & functions - winning Australian Bridal Industry awards three years in a row. He mastered the art of selling off-peak functions and had the busiest single room reception in Victoria.
He owned and operated a Retail Travel Agency for 7 years and was Chairman of Dandenong Ranges Tourism Association for 3 years. He was on the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges Tourism Board and successfully established and operated the local Dandenong Ranges Visitor Information Centre.
In 2001 he successfully sold his businesses and has been using his extensive skills and experience motivating, coaching and training CEO’s and their teams ever since.
He is witty and entertaining and has been performing in front of an audience for over 15 years.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (1st class Honours) from Melbourne & Monash Universities
Australian Institute of Management - Associate Fellow
