David combines his experience as a business leader and a practitioner in public practice of more than 40 years in his role leading the association of independent firms that make up Hall Chadwick nationally. He also serves in a consulting capacity at Hall Chadwick Melbourne of which he was a founding director.

David has had a significant impact on the firm’s service deliverables as we see them today. First and foremost, he led the Audit and Assurance, and the Accounting Services practices. Through his extensive network of local and international professional connections, David helped shaped the firm’s service offering to Asian markets most particularly in the Indian, Sri Lankan and Vietnamese business communities.

David has mentored a significant number of the firm’s graduate and junior accountants to senior positions. He currently mentors a number of young accountants as they undertake their CA professional year. He has also played a prominent role in practice management, marketing and strategy.

David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne University, is a Fellow of the CPA, an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia, a Registered Company Auditor and a Registered Superannuation Fund Auditor. In addition David was a Registered Tax Agent, a former Foundation Peer Reviewer for CPA Australia and past member of CPA’s Quality Review Assurance Committee (QRAC).

Contributing to the community is a value of great importance to David. He is a past Chairman, President and Treasurer of the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation Incorporation; Past Treasurer and Board Member of Hadassah Australia and a past honorary auditor for the Alopecia Support Association.

David currently advises C-Care, a volunteer-driven organization which seeks to improve the lives of individuals living in isolation and need. David is a past board member of Channel 31 Community Television and currently acts as liaison Director between a number of local Indigenous organizations and the firm.

Alan has over 30 years experience in tax and business advisory, catering to a broad range of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, education, hospitality, non-profit organisations, construction and private equity ventures.

Alan provides regulatory compliance, tax and business due diligence, strategic corporate structuring advice, business development strategies, and assisting with acquisition initiatives.

Alan’s experience extends to helping multinationals and foreign individuals navigate inbound and outbound investments. Alan is well-equipped to guide clients through every step of this process. Leveraging his in-depth knowledge of local regulations and various markets, he helps lay a solid foundation for business success in Australia and overseas.

Alex is a restructuring and turnaround expert with over 16 years of experience. Born in Hong Kong, Alex’s first language is Cantonese. He is also a fluent Mandarin speaker. Alex specialises in helping clients and advisors who face language barriers and lack experience in the Australian insolvency and restructuring environment.

Alex has expertise in various industries such as mining, construction, financial services, hospitality and retail. He is passionate about helping his clients to achieve the best possible outcomes by delivering innovative turnaround strategies tailored to their needs. Alex is known for his professional care and diligence in his work within his network.

When Alex is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his family. As a proud family man, his post-work activities include preparing his daughter’s lunchbox and walking his dog.