Dave brings deep commercial and operational expertise to Mills + Franks, with a specialism in revenue management, financial performance, and project management across luxury hospitality — including single-property and multi-venue portfolios.

With a hands-on, operational and financial background running multi-million dollar venues, Dave has worked across some of the industry's best — including Solotel, Matt Moran's portfolio of restaurants, bars and venues, The Royal Saxon, and Terrance Conran Restaurants in London. He has also owned and operated his own restaurant in Melbourne, giving him a first-hand understanding of what drives a hospitality business, from the floor to the balance sheet.

Dave's strength lies in turning data and market insight into practical, commercial strategy — pricing, forecasting, distribution and channel optimisation — always balanced against the guest experience and long-term brand health. He's equally at home in the systems that power modern hospitality — PMS, CRS, channel management and revenue management platforms — and is increasingly focused on how AI and emerging technology can sharpen forecasting, streamline distribution, and give hospitality businesses a real commercial edge.

Beyond Mills + Franks, Dave has been an active member of local business chambers, including as a board member and treasurer of the Newtown Precinct Business Association, where he helped deliver the Newtown Good Food Fair for 11,000 visitors — reflecting his broader passion for hospitality that supports and strengthens local community.