David joined Cadden Crowe as NSW Principal in October 2006 and is responsible for managing and developing the NSW business. In addition to this, he plays an active role in the Manufacturing Practice as Practice Manager, which is closely aligned with his practical experience.
Prior to joining Cadden Crowe, David held a number of leadership roles across a range of sectors. This is broadened further by his extensive consulting experience, which has involved working actively with clients across a wide range of industries. He worked with Price Waterhouse in their Corporate Advisory Services Business, and as the CFO of a Publicly listed manufacturing business. He was also Managing Director of his own e-business, a consulting practice that was sold to a Publicly listed IT Services business before coming the General Manager of the consulting arm of this organisation across nine countries including Asia. David was also the Managing Director of a manufacturing and importing business in the Light Manufacturing sector. More recently, he has lead the start-up of a professional services recruitment practice for a large IT recruitment organisation.
All of this experience has provided David with a sound insight into the manufacturing sector along with a broad understanding of a range of other sectors that Cadden Crowe services. This is supported by expertise in the management, sales management, finance and operational functions of a business structure and a practical understanding of how to achieve change and drive results, developed over 20 years.
Qualifications
Specialised Professional Competencies
B Com Australian National University
Mt Eliza Management and Marketing Training programs graduate
Winner 1988 Enterprise Workshop and Winner of the Ausindustry Award for Entrepreneurship
Management Functions including senior executive level sourcing
Finance Function
Quality and Business Process Improvement disciplines including Six Sigma