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David Newnham
As well as having extensive experience in finance, business planning, building and project management, David is a good listener and happy to share his business experiences – both positive and negative. He was a hands-on residential building company manager for 19 years and spends extensive amounts of time with his clients to ensure they receive the best possible advice.
Skills:
- Management-
- Finance-
- Planning-
- Marketing-
- Sales-
- Exit/Succession-
Industries:
- Construction-
- Professional, scientific and technical services-
Spoken Languages:
Primary Locations:
- Melbourne East-
- Melbourne North-
- Melbourne North West-
- Melbourne South-
- Melbourne South East-
- Melbourne West-
- Melbourne CBD-
Locations by request:
- Bass Coast-
- Central VIC-
- (I stay at Bass Coast, Phillip Island regularly)
Current Occupation:
SBMS mentor, Board member
Detailed CV:
David started his career as an engineer in 1971 with the Commonwealth Department of Works Head Office. After completing a Commonwealth Post Graduate Scholarship at the University of New South Wales in 1975, he worked as a Design/Construction Team Leader with the Commonwealth Department of Construction, before becoming a Construction Team Leader with the Reserve Bank Note Printing Work Project in Craigieburn from 1976-1982.
From 1982-1983, David participated in the Commonwealth Government’s Executive Development Scheme, before working for a software developer from 1984-1987. This was followed by a Project Manager role with a large Melbourne CBD shopping centre development from 1987-1992, where he managed a $238 million contract.
David then worked as the State Building Manager of a large home building company from 1992-1994, before taking the General Manager role at another home builder from 1995-1997. He served as Managing Director at that company from 1997-2016, and following a management buyout became a Non-Executive Director. David has also served on several Boards, including the Master Builders Association of Victoria, Master Builders Australia Board and the Building Practitioners Board.
Qualifications:
- BEng
- MEngSc (UNSW)
