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David Delaporte

Chief Financial Officer

CFO with extensive, diverse sector and industry experience as a strategic and financial advisor to Boards and CEO's in small, medium and large companies in manufacturing, mining, renewables, energy, water & sewerage, retail and health IT within the public, private and ASX sectors both in Australian and global organisations. Experienced working with and advising Boards and sub-committees of private companies, Boards, Advisory bodies and Board sub-committees of Government Owned Corporations and government agencies and as a Board Member of sporting and environmental organisations in the Not-For-Profit sector. Fellow of both CPA Australia and Financial Services Institute of Australia, certified member of Governance Institute of Australia and Graduate Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors. Business success achieved through financial leadership, effective financial strategy, optimising financial performance, enterprise risk management and disciplined governance working with CEO's, executive management, Government bodies, Boards and Audit, Risk, Procurement and Investment committees. Deep business knowledge, strong commercial acumen and project management skills developed over a diverse career, with demonstrated experience in leading and navigating organisations through financial challenges and complex operational issues. Relationship driven with success in developing and managing relationships within organisations across contrasting environments and with key stakeholders including government, shareholders, boards, committees, financiers, contractors, customers, auditors and insurers.


Expertise

  • Small to Medium Enterprise – SME (199+ employees) – unlisted
  • Government owned organisation/entity
  • Consumer Goods
  • Government (state
  • local
  • federal)
  • International Affairs
  • Leisure & Travel
  • Mining & Metals
  • Paper & Forest Products
  • Renewables & Environment
  • Retail
  • Utilities
  • Accounting
  • Audit
  • Governance
  • Business Acumen
  • Government Relations
  • Policy & Regulation
  • Risk
  • Senior Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking

Experience

  • Committee Member
  • GM/MD
  • Executive Director

Board or Committee Experience

Title Sub Committee Company Name Industry
Board MemberFinanceDarwin Basketball AssociationSport
Board MemberFinanceFoundation for Australia’s Most Endangered SpeciesConservation
Board Member & TreasurerFinanceConservation Council of SAConservation

Executive Career Summary

Title Company Name Industry
Chief Financial OfficerDrifta Camping & 4WDManufacturing & Retail
Chief Financial OfficerAustralian Digital Health AgencyHealth IT
Chief Financial OfficerSEQ WaterUtilities (water)
Chief Financial OfficerTinguiririca Energia JVRenewable Energy
Executive Manager Finance - ChilePacific HydroRenewable Energy
Chief Financial OfficerPower & Water CorporationUtilities (electricity, water, sewerage)