David Buckingham GAICD

David Buckingham brings over 30 years of corporate leadership experience across telecommunications, media, technology, IT, and education.


Currently, he serves as Chair and Non-Executive Director for a diverse portfolio of technology companies, including Pentanet, Hiremii, Way2VAT, and Hyprfire. He also holds the position of Chair for the Perth Wildcats and is a Non-Executive Director at Football West.

David’s career began at Price Waterhouse Coopers in the UK and Australia. He most recently held dual roles as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Navitas Limited, a global education provider with over 120 campuses in 31 countries. Prior to Navitas, he was the CEO of iiNet Limited during its acquisition in late 2015, having served as Chief Financial Officer from 2008 to 2014.

Before relocating to Australia in early 2008, David was Finance Director of Virginmedia Inc. in London and previously served as Group Treasurer and Director of Financial Planning at Telewest Global Plc from 2000 to 2005.

He holds a Bachelor of Technology (Hons) from Loughborough University of Technology in the UK and is a qualified ACA Chartered Accountant as well as a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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