David is Chairman of Contango MicroCap Limited and a Director of Contango Capital Partners Limited. He has worked in the investment industry for over 25 years. His roles have included Investment Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Senior Portfolio Manager, Investment Director, Chief Investment Officer, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
He has been licensed as an Investment Manager in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Prior to launching Contango with Stephen Babidge, David was Chief Investment Officer from 1990 and Chief Executive Officer from 1992 of HSBC Asset Management. Previously, David had also worked with Australian Eagle Insurance Co, Wardley Marine International Investment and Hudson Conway Limited.
