David Franks

David Franks is a notable board member at GAINS, where he contributes his extensive expertise in finance and governance. He is also the Director and Principal of the Automic Group, a firm specializing in corporate services. Franks is a Chartered Accountant and holds fellowships with the Financial Services Institute of Australia and the Governance Institute of Australia. He earned his Bachelor of Economics with a focus on Finance and Accounting from Macquarie University.

With over 20 years of experience, Franks has held various senior roles, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Company Secretary for multiple ASX-listed and unlisted companies across diverse industries such as energy, transport, financial services, and healthcare.12 His current roles include serving as Company Secretary for several entities, including AUB Group Limited and Noxopharm Limited.2

In addition to his responsibilities at GAINS, Franks has a background in investment banking and has been involved with firms like CFO Innovation and Transcom Worldwide Australia Pty Ltd, showcasing his broad experience in corporate governance and financial management.2