David Sawyer

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About David Sawyer

National Commercial & Operations Executive | B2B Fuels & Lubricants Strategy | Mining, Industrial & Retail Sectors | Multi-Site & Franchise Leadership | CRM-Driven Growth (Salesforce)| Business Development | APAC Market Expansion | Safety & Compliance Specialist | 25+ Years of Impact Respected and results-driven executive with over 25 years of impact across the energy, mining, franchising, retail, logistics, and hospitality sectors. As a National Commercial & Operations Executive, I’ve led large-scale teams and portfolios, delivering end-to-end success across B2B fuels and lubricants strategy, multi-site operations, franchise leadership, and business development throughout Australia and the broader APAC region. I bring a proven track record of building scalable systems, embedding safety and compliance culture, and driving CRM-enabled growth (Salesforce). At Chevron and Puma Energy, I directed commercial transformation initiatives across fuels and lubricants divisions, developed distributor networks, and delivered multimillion-dollar targets through strategic execution and client-focused leadership. Known for leading empowered, cross-functional teams in dynamic and high-risk environments, I thrive at the intersection of commercial strategy, operational excellence, and customer outcomes. Whether entering new markets, optimising national performance, or spearheading digital transformation, I bring clarity, resilience, and a focus on results. My leadership is grounded in formal qualifications in business, franchising, retail management, training, and an in-progress Executive MBA (QUT), and it is supported by a hands-on, people-first approach that aligns culture with performance.