David has had an extensive career in the leadership of not-for-profit industry associations and peak bodies across the disability, mental health, parks and environment, and workplace health and safety fields – his immediate past role being CEO of the AIHS for 8 years, where he introduced widespread long-term reforms. His current role is CEO of the Australian Patients Association. David has also consulted and held board positions for not-for-profits, worked in government and been involved in small business.