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Senior Trade & Investment Manager at Government of Western Australia European Office
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

David is a Senior Trade & Investment Manager for the Government of Western Australias European Office, focusing on attracting investment into the renewables, critical minerals, and space sectors. A multilingual professional with an MBA and diplomatic training, colleagues describe him as professional, effective, and having a valuable global perspective.

Originally from South Africa, David has a distinct international background, having lived and worked in Brazil for twelve years before relocating to the United Kingdom. This experience has given him deep expertise in navigating diverse business cultures and fostering international relations.

He is responsible for connecting European capital and companies with opportunities in Western Australias burgeoning commercial space industry.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Senior Trade & Investment Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Critical Minerals
His current role is focused on attracting foreign direct investment into Western Australia's critical minerals sector.
Renewable Energy
He is tasked with promoting investment and trade opportunities in Western Australia's energy transition and renewables industry.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Senior Trade & Investment Manager
Government of Western Australia European Office
3-2020 - 4-2022
Economic Development Advisor to the UK Innovation Corridor's Innovation Core
The UK Innovation Corridor
2-2019 - 3-2020
Senior Investment Manager
Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
8-2017 - 2-2019
Economic Development & Partnerships Manager
Maldon District Council
6-2015 - 8-2017
OxLEP Business - Investment Team Manager
Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP)
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Education
2002 - 2003
MBA
USP - Universidade de São Paulo
1999 - 2000
Diplomatic Training Programme (Postgraduate Diploma)
Foreign Service Institute of the South African National Department of Foreign Affairs
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