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The Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David Knights as Chief Executive Officer, effective 22 August 2025.
David brings more than 25 years of global, multi-industry experience across banking, superannuation, management consulting, and engineering. His extensive executive leadership at National Australia Bank—spanning roles in strategy, client solutions, asset servicing, and technology modernisation—demonstrates his ability to drive transformation and deliver sustainable outcomes in complex environments. His earlier career as a management consultant with Bevington Consulting further shaped his strategic acumen and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
David is also a seasoned board director, currently serving as a Non-Executive Director of the Traditional Credit Union, and previously as Chair of NAB Nominees Ltd and the Australian Custodial Services Association. These roles reflect his deep commitment to governance and financial stewardship, particularly in contexts aligned with Indigenous economic empowerment.
IBA Chair, Mr Darren Godwell MHK FAIIA said: “On behalf of the IBA Board and staff, I’m delighted to welcome David Knights as IBA’s new Chief Executive Officer. His decades of multi-industry experience and extensive executive leadership will be crucial as IBA embarks on an exciting new era under our legislative change and seeks to expand our impact into the self-management and economic self-sufficiency of Indigenous people. David’s inclusive leadership and passion for digital innovation will be instrumental in achieving this.”
“Under David’s guidance, IBA will continue to advance the commercial and economic interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, contributing to the accumulation of a substantial capital asset base for the unprecedented economic development of our communities across Australia.”
Newly appointed IBA Chief Executive Officer David Knight said: “It’s an honour to lead Indigenous Business Australia at such a pivotal time. IBA’s legacy of empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through economic opportunity is one I deeply respect and am committed to advancing.”
“Economic self-determination is central to long-term prosperity. I’m proud to join an organisation that champions Indigenous entrepreneurship, home ownership, and investment, building a stronger future for First Nations people and for Australia.”
Media contact: Katie Hoskins 02 9207 6362 or katie.hoskins@iba.gov.au
