David Scott Email & Phone Number

Sydney, NSW, AU

Deputy Chair from July 2024.

President - Oct 2021 to Feb 2024Vice President - Oct 2016 to Oct 2021Chair, Retail and Property Committee - Sep 2013 to Aug 2022Successfully navigated a CEO transition while President. While Chair of the Retail and Property Committee, the net contribution from opportunity shops and book fairs increased five-fold, contributing an additional $1.2 million.

Synod Board - Jul 2021 to Oct 2022Audit & Risk Committee - Jul 2021 to Oct 2022Uniting Mission and Education Board - Sep 2014 to Jun 2021Played a key role in UME strategy refresh, risk and budget committees, and Synod-wide response to COVID.

Led the team responsible for the strategic and commercial analysis, board approval process, and hands-on negotiation for all Commonwealth Bank Group acquisition and divestment activities. An integral member of CBA’s Group Strategic Development leadership team and Strategy Committee for nine years.

Corporate M&A adviser, leading Macquarie’s Asian FIG advisory operations while based in Hong Kong (Aug 2001–Nov 2002).

Corporate M&A adviser with a non-exclusive focus on financial institutions.

North Sydney

Roles included treasury cash flow analysis, gas price arbitration, and commercial acquisitions.

Phd, Social Policy

PhD completed at the Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW. The PhD thesis provides practical insights for policy actors to enhance advocacy.

Master Of Policy Studies

Mba

Bsc(Hons), Pure Mathematics

Fellow (Faicd), Company Directors Course, Governance For Directors