experience

David is a Director within PKF’s Management Consulting Services in the Adelaide office and has specialised in Management Consultancy since 1985. Prior to joining PKF David was a Senior Manager and / or Director in each of KPMG Corporate Finance, BDO Consulting and within his own consulting business. David has consulting experience across a broad range of clients in both government and the private sector, working with SME’s as well as large corporate clients. 

areas of expertise

• The preparation of more than 50 Business and Feasibility Plans for clients across a variety of industries.
• Substantial Industry or Regional plans; for example the National Indigenous Forestry Strategy for the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
• Organisational Reviews; for example the review of the Capacity of the corporate services functions of a business employing in excess of 900 staff to cope with expected growth.
• Corporate Governance training and Board mentoring to community boards with funding provided by Federal and State Government Agencies.
• Preparation of the Financial models for the Department of Education assessing the impact of consolidating schools.
• His experience, facilitation style and project management skills have ensured professional and timely consulting services for clients.

areas of expertise

• Strategic and Business Planning
• Industry and Regional Planning
• Corporate Governance Mentoring
• Feasibility Studies
• Business and Organisational Reviews
• Corporate Finance; Debt, Equity and Government Grants
• Joint Venture and Network development

industry experience

• Service Industry; Arts, Contractors, Surveyors, Transport
• Manufacturing
• Indigenous Organisations
• Community Development
• Primary Production and Aquaculture
• Education

qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy
• Fellow - Institute of Chartered Accountants
• Fellow -  Financial Services Institute of Australasia
• Registered Consultant: Institute of Management Consultants; Indigenous Business Australia; DEWR
• Real Estate Institute – Diploma Course
• professional memberships