David McLauchlan is a seasoned executive in the technology industry, with experience ranging from program management to business development to CEO roles. He is currently the CEO of LIFX, a leading provider of smart lighting solutions, and has been instrumental in the company's success over the past six years. Prior to that, he co-founded Buddy Technologies Limited (ASX:BUD), a company that helps customers of any size to "make every space smarter" through two subsidiaries: Buddy Platform and LIFX.

McLauchlan's education includes a Master of Engineering in IT, Telecommunications & Business Management from the University of South Australia, and a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering in Robotics and Microelectronic Engineering from the same institution.

Apart from his work in the technology industry, McLauchlan has also been involved in music, working as a professional pianist and resident pianist at SKYCITY Adelaide.

His professional affiliations have included advisory roles at Bluedot Innovation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as mentorship at Innovyz START. Additionally, he has held various program management roles at Microsoft, particularly in the area of media devices and standards development.

McLauchlan's expertise spans program management, business development, standards development, and executive leadership. He is particularly skilled in the areas of smart home technology, lighting solutions, and resource monitoring, among others. His interests include innovation, sustainability, and community building.