David Grabau

Background

About David Grabau

A Masters-qualified external affairs professional, with significant experience in Australia’s largest and most successful global organisations and commonwealth government departments, in both Australia and Asia. Possesses the balance of qualities — intellectual, analytical, inter-personal and organisational — to achieve results. Specific expertise in government relations, stakeholder engagement, regulatory issues, public policy, project management, corporate affairs, issues and media management, risk management, political risk, country risk, CSR/shared value and disaster risk reduction. Skill and Strengths Assesses commercial opportunities and identifies a strategic approach. Significant project management experience covering resources, budgets and outcomes. A highly successful track record in drafting strategic and achievable policy recommendations and positions. Designs and implements tactical stakeholder engagement strategies. Advocates and negotiates influentially with governments, regulators and businesses. Excellent presentational, analytical, written & verbal communication skills. Experience in leading and managing high-performing teams, both in Australia and Asia. Direct issues and media management experience in high-risk, fast-paced environments. In-depth Asian government relations, regulatory, risk, and issues management experience. A wide range of contacts across Australia and most Asian countries in government, the private sector, consultancies, NGOs, and multilateral banks.