David Gillespie

David is currently the Acting Managing Director.

David joined Jemena 18 years ago and has held a number of roles across the company, including positions in finance, strategy, and most recently as the Group’s CFO before being appointed interim Managing Director in August 2023.

David is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland. 

David’s previous experience includes six years at Deloitte in a variety of management roles and ten years as an Independent Member of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s Audit Finance and Risk Committee. David is also the Deputy Chair of the Victorian Clinical Genetics Service.

David is also a regular media contributor and commentator on financial matters.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which we operate and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Pictured: Artwork by Aboriginal artist Chern’ee Sutton from Mount Isa for our Group’s Reconciliation Action Plan.