David Ansell

Background

About David Ansell

David Ansell has been a highly successful business builder and leader in consumer facing organisations in Australia and around the world for over 30 years.His track record includes senior Sales and Marketing positions in the Coca-Cola Company in Australia and as Marketing Director of Pepsi-Cola International in ANZ and in Asia. David was the Head of Sales and Marketing of FOXTEL from 1996 during the start up years, before becoming Australian CEO of one of the great Advertising Agencies, Saatchi & Saatchi in 10 years, David held senior positions with Mars Inc, first as Managing Director of Mars Petcare in Australia/NZ and then as Global President of The NUTRO Company in the USA. David successfully led JDEPeets Australia and New Zealand, ANZ’s largest pure play Coffee Company, for over six years stepping down as Managing Director in March 2021. In early 2021, he conceived, negotiated and led the acquisition of Campos Coffee. He was subsequently appointed by JDEPeets to Chair the Campos Board for 12 months post acquisition. In parallel to his Executive career, David joined the Board of ASX listed Company, Blackmores Ltd in 2013, and was elected for 3 consecutive terms. He was a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Chair of the People and REM Committee. He resigned from the Board in June 2022. In 2021, David was appointed to Chair the Board of Taylors Wines, a leading Family owned Australian Wine Company. In 2023, David also joined the board of Openway Food Company as Chair.He also served as a Director of Cycling Australia for 6 years, retiring from the Board in March 2020.David is a confirmed believer in Brands, Consumers and Customers and the relationship between them. His skill set includes Business Governance, Strategic leadership and Operational Effectiveness. He has been able to consistently add value through Turnarounds, M&A and by unlocking the potential in people and organisations.