David Mollison

Evaluator
DISC Type : csd

Head of People Services at Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Overview

David is a senior People & Culture executive with over 18 years of experience driving transformation at trusted Australian brands like The NRMA, Westpac, and Ventia. Holding a Masters in Human Resources, he specializes in digital HR innovation, executive coaching, and unlocking performance by removing organizational friction. He is currently the Head of People Services at Teachers Mutual Bank Limited.

Outside of his formal roles, David is deeply engaged with the evolution of his profession. He is a featured speaker at industry events like the HR Tech Summit, sharing his insights on the future of work and the human element within technological transformation. His career choices reflect a thoughtful, story-driven approach to his own professional journey.

Unique fact: Before his current role, he left a senior position to explore his own venture combining AI and leadership, a chapter he calls a "Plot Twist" in his career.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

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

Topics They Care About

AI in HR
He is a public speaker on how People & Culture should lead AI transformation to make humans more resourceful, not just more productive.
Workforce Transformation
His career is defined by leading large-scale transformation, including stabilizing HR operations and securing major HRIS implementations at national brands.
Digital Workplace
Participates in industry panels discussing how to build healthier digital workplaces, reduce tool overload, and manage compliance in the HR tech stack.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Head of People Services at Teachers Mutual Bank Limited
7-2019 - 2-2025
General Manager, P&C - Corporate/People Services at The NRMA
11-2018 - 4-2019
Head of Employee Services at Ventia Pty Ltd
6-2017 - 6-2018
Head Of HR Services, Australasia at Navitas
4-2015 - 7-2016
Group Head of HR Service Centre at Westpac

Education

2014 - 2016
Certificate in Executive Management and Development from AGSM @ UNSW Business School
2007 - 2008
Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development from Southern Cross University

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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