David Gilchrist

David Gilchrist is a distinguished chartered accountant, economic historian, and esteemed professor of accounting at the University of Western Australia.

With a PhD in economics from the University of Notre Dame Australia, David has held prominent roles in various sectors including not-for-profit, commercial, and public sectors.

His extensive academic background includes teaching positions at renowned institutions such as the London School of Economics, Portsmouth University in the UK, as well as Curtin University and Edith Cowan University in Australia.

David's contributions extend globally as he serves as a Visiting Professor and Research Chief Investigator at Hebei GEO University in China.

He is actively involved in multiple industry roles, notably as the chairman of Nulsen Disability Services and a director of BaxterLawley Advisory.

David's expertise is widely recognized, evident through his memberships in esteemed committees such as Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand's National Not-for-profit Advisory Committee.

His impactful work includes advising various Australian governments and authorities on human services-related matters.

As a prolific author, David has published extensively in academic and journalistic domains, with key reports and publications to his credit including 'The Three Sector Solution', 'Imperial Theory: Colonial Pragmatism', and 'Public Sector Accounting, Accountability and Governance'.

David's academic journey includes a Bachelor of Business in Accounting from Curtin University and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Politics from the same institution.

His past organizational affiliations range from serving as Chair at Paraplegic Benefits Fund to Director at Volunteering WA, showcasing his diverse involvement in community and academia.