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David Kelley

Evaluator · DISC type Dcs
Director | Strategic Risk & ESG Advisory | Interim CRO | Board & Executive Advisory at Kelley & Co
📍 Greater Brisbane Area, Australia

David is a board-trusted Chief Risk Officer with over 25 years of experience in risk, ESG, and governance for multinational organizations like Collins Foods and Cochlear. Holding an MBA from AGSM @ UNSW Business School, he specializes in embedding data-driven assurance and building robust risk cultures.

He is a two-time finalist for the Governance Top 100 (2023 and 2025), recognized for his work in transforming global governance and risk frameworks at major corporations.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Director | Strategic Risk & ESG Advisory | Interim CRO | Board & Executive Advisory
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Brisbane Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How David shows up

Hard To Convince
Fast But Analytical
Thorough Evaluator

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Priorities

Topics David cares about

ESG Integration
Advises boards on embedding ESG into governance to drive long-term value, investor confidence, and sustainable performance, aligning with emerging disclosure standards.
Risk Ownership Culture
Advocates for building a culture where risk is "owned" rather than just "managed, " emphasizing executive accountability to prevent critical failures.
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Career

Work history

10-2015
Director | Strategic Risk & ESG Advisory | Interim CRO | Board & Executive Advisory
Kelley & Co
2-2016
Course Director - Risk Management & Compliance / Corporate Governance
Governance Institute of Australia
2-2024 - 7-2025
Chief Risk Officer (CRO) | Executive Leadership Team | Global Sustainability & Risk Strategy
Collins Foods Limited
4-2021 - 12-2023
Vice President Risk Management & Assurance (Chief Risk Officer, Chief Audit Executive)
Cochlear
1-2017 - 3-2021
General Manager - Internal Control & Audit (Chief Audit Executive | Department Transformation)
Energy Queensland
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Media appearances

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Education
2007 - 2008
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance
Governance Institute of Australia
1999 - 2001
MBA
AGSM @ UNSW Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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