David Quilty

Background

About David Quilty

A successful strategist, trusted adviser and corporate affairs executive who has served with distinction at the highest levels of government, business and national industry associations for 25 years. A proven high achiever who brings intensity, strategic leadership and stamina to major projects with high degrees of difficulty. Taking personal responsibility for delivering results that require dependability, loyalty and accountability are consistent hallmarks of a diverse career across government, business and industry associations. Motivated by the pursuit of causes that deliver broader economic and social benefits and thrives on leading and working in groups that entail high levels of interactivity, brainstorming and teamwork. A disciplined professional who works with precision and attention to detail, while maintaining a degree of flexibility and a willingness to explore alternative approaches and solutions. National CEO of the Pharmacy Guild for more than six years and the national head of corporate affairs and government relations at Telstra for five years. Has led multi-billion-dollar negotiations, driven significant regulatory and policy change, run major national campaigns, advocated in the public arena, built organisational reputation and community and stakeholder support, and successfully led large and diverse teams. Chief of staff and senior adviser at the highest level of the Federal Government working for a Prime Minister, Cabinet Minister and the Cabinet Office over ten years; providing policy, political, legislative and tactical campaign advice across a broad range of portfolios, including communications, information technology, industrial relations, health, aged care, disability services, indigenous affairs, immigration, the environment and the arts.