David Akers

Background

About David Akers

Strategic communications and sustainability expert with twenty years’ experience in investor relations, corporate affairs, sustainability and corporate development. Global investor, communications, sustainability, supply chain and operations experience in a range of sectors including consumer, food and beverage, agriculture, infrastructure and resources. Developed and implemented communications and sustainability strategies and provided leadership on several major corporate development projects in agriculture, food processing and infrastructure, including advising boards and executive leadership teams on global industry dynamics. Deeply engaged in the investor relations, finance and sustainability industries, currently holding leadership roles as Chair of the Australasian Investor Relations Association’s ESG and Sustainability Committee and a global member of IFRS’s Sustainability Reference Group. Presented on investor relations, sustainability and ESG at conferences for the Australasian Investor Relations Association, Responsible Investment Association of Australasia, Governance Institute of Australia and IR Magazine.