David Bird

David Bird is a Barrister & Solicitor, Supreme Court of Victoria and High Court of Australia. David served as Chairman of La Trobe Financial (Australia’s largest non-bank lender) for nine years. For over four years he served as Manager Legal then was the General Manager of an Australian Government Super Fund.

Over 35 years, David has extensive experience in Legal Practice, superannuation management, business consulting and financial services. Over this period, he was Manager Legal Services for significant corporates and a senior consultant to a major city law firm. During that time, he spent several years working internationally on major projects for the Asian Development Bank.

He has comprehensive Board experience specialising in investment advisory and compliance for both major corporates and NFPs. In addition to his legal and super credentials, David is a qualified Company Director, and was invited to become a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors in recognition of his achievements and ongoing commitment to the fields of governance and directorship.