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David Shortland

David is an adviser, facilitator and coach focused on helping leaders enhance their communication performance. He is accomplished at conducting strategic conversations, business planning and leadership development programmes that deliver immediate practical value.


David is a key contributor to the confidential Board, Investor and stakeholder perception study assignments that Channel frequently undertakes for Boards, CEOs and other leaders. Through this process, Channel helps leaders deepen their understanding of relevant and influential perspectives to help them improve performance.  


David has an extensive background in communication, strategy and the law.  He commenced his professional life as a lawyer, working with leading law firms in Australia and London, and has acted as an adviser to directors and senior executives for almost 20 years.  David worked as an executive in a number of senior roles at the Australian Securities Exchange, including as head of Corporate Affairs and in the strategy group.  He was a key member of the Chairman’s taskforce who transformed ASX through its demutualisation and listing.  


David is passionate about leaders, their people and organisations achieving high performance across many dimensions.