The Chief Executive Officer oversees the day-to-day administration of the organisation and is supported by the Executive Management team.

David Knights
Chief Executive Officer
David joined IBA in 2025 and brings more than 25 years of global, multi-industry experience across banking, superannuation, management consulting, and engineering. David is from Melbourne and has worked serving Indigenous communities for nearly two decades.
He has a Bachelor of Engineering, Masters of Business Administration and is a qualified banker, company director, company trustee, and executive coach.
His prior banking roles span across the personal, business, and institutional sectors, leading transformation to deliver sustainable outcomes in complex environments. His earlier career as a management consulting further shaped his strategic acumen and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
David is 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.

Rima Capodici
Chief Information & Technology Officer
Rima Capodici joined IBA as Chief Information and Technology Officer in January 2026. She brings more than 20 years of experience across public and private sectors in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Rima is recognised for building high-performing, customer-focused teams and driving digital capability and operational excellence. Her career spans end-to-end technology leadership, including IT and data strategy, governance, analytics, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and AI and machine learning practices.
Before joining IBA, Rima was Chief Information Officer, APAC at Leidos, supporting federal government clients in health, taxation, intelligence, aviation, and defence. She has also held senior roles at Westpac, BCI Central, Commonwealth Bank, and Transport NSW.