Businesses that need to translate strategic intent into measurable performance, or that are navigating a turnaround, a growth phase, or the complexity of running multiple entities at scale, need a CEO who’s actually operated at that level, not just advised on it. David brings direct BU CEO experience to exactly that mandate: professionalising growth, strengthening discipline, and improving margins where it counts.

He’s a Fractional CEO based in Johannesburg with 20+ years of experience, most notably as Chief Executive Officer of Bidvest Facilities Management, where he led a turnaround and grew the business into the largest integrated facilities management operation in South Africa. His work spans JSE-listed enterprises and SOEs, with deep experience across property services, facilities management (both technical and soft services), hospitality management and corporate catering. Alongside Bidvest Facilities Management, he’s led Bidvest Prestige, Bidvest Catering, Bidvest Premier Lounges, and worked with clients including Eskom Convention Centre, Standard Bank Group Real Estate and Facilities Management, and Sun International. He’s a Certified Management Consultant, Associate Coach, and Accredited Facilities Professional through SAFMA, with JSE-group subsidiary board exposure behind him.

He was awarded Bidvest’s Group CEO annual award twice, and named Eskom’s Senior Manager of the Year for the Services Group, recognition that tracks back to the same pattern: shaping strategy, building profitable pipelines, and getting boards, clients, regulators and senior leadership teams genuinely aligned.

David works best with CEOs who want to grow through innovation and differentiation, not just steady the ship. He’s spent a career doing both.