COMMUNITY PROFILE

David's most recent executive role was as President of the Asia Pacific region for Mondelez International, where he was responsible for all biscuit food operations in the Asia Pacific region with a $1.5bn portfolio and significant in-market organisations in both India and China. He was directly responsible for developing iconic brands such as Oreo, Chips Ahoy! and Belvita and has over 28 years in the consumer food industry.

Along with his broad C-suite experience, David has specific expertise in geographic expansion strategies, joint ventures and acquisitions, new product development, scaling-up, marketing and sales growth strategies.

David previously until 2024 was a SeniorVenture Partner at KEEN Growth Capital (an impact fund), a leading early-stage venture fund focused on better-for-you food and wellness brands. Keen's fund II at $100 Million closed in 2019 and the group is now raising a $250 Million fund III with continued focus on Better for You, Food Pharma and Food Technology.

David is currently a Non-Executive Director for Snapper Resorts as well has been on the Centre for Marketing Solutions Advisroy Board at the University of South Carolina since 2014.