David W Thompson BCom, MBA, CPA
General Manager Queensland
David has over 25 years experience in the Energy, Infrastructure, Resources, Manufacturing and Telecommunications industries. He has significant leadership experience and proven expertise in corporate and business development, project management and business modelling associated with valuations, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and regulatory determinations. He has led various finance departments and functions including establishing financial planning, analysis and modelling capabilities and implementing value based management systems.
Prior to joining Value Adviser Associates, David was Director Corporate Development for an international steel manufacturing company. He has held Executive Management positions in steel and energy companies including for Strategy, Finance, Corporate Development and Corporate Communications and was previously the Corporate Finance Lead Director responsible for Business Modelling and Advisory for one of the big four accounting firms.
David has been a key financial advisor on reforms in the Queensland energy and water industries and has led project, finance and valuation teams on multiple merger & acquisition projects in the energy, infrastructure, resources, manufacturing and telecommunications industries.
David has valued and assessed major strategic investment decisions for broadband capabilities (including fibre, BPL and wireless) combining telecommunication, electricity and rail utilities. He has advised on key value drivers and key performance indicators, e.g. setting appropriate prices, rates of return, capital structures, valuations, financial transfers and dividend policies.
David has built and/or tested numerous financial models for major companies, investment banks, P/E firms, GOC’s and government departments associated with capital investments and mergers and acquisitions.
