David is a key member of our CIO team, with primary responsibility for covering the Australian equities asset class, including manager selection. He is also an active member of our Approved Product List Committee and Investment Committee, assisting our advisors with tactical asset allocation and portfolio construction for clients. Prior to joining Escala, David had forged a strong career in the financial services industry. After graduating from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Commerce degree with honours, he joined the asset management team at Equity Trustees. While there he gained a solid foundation in fundamental research in Australian equities, and with his team built a