ABOUT
Federal Political Candidate: David James Connolly
A highly accomplished international executive, with a wealth of experience in leading and growing companies to achieve ongoing success. Proven track record in managing change, driving growth and shareholder returns, winning large scale projects and leading high performing teams. A high energy, focused, innovative, and strategic leader, passionate about delivering results.
David is a technology Trade Delegate to China (康诺利). WeChat ID: DaveConnolly
David holds a Masters of Business Administration specialized in Entrepreneurial Management.
David is a 5th generation Australian.
"For the next 10 years we need to execute on Trade, Climate and Deregulation."
David James Connolly
KOOYONG
History and Background
MASTERS EDUCATION
While in lock-down in Kooyong David completed a Masters of Business Administration focused on Entrepreneurial Management through the Australian Institute of Business. Study inclusive of: Entrepreneurship, Franchising, Digital Business Startup, Project, International Business, Strategic Management, Financial Management, Corporate Governance, Leadership, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Strategic Human Resource Management.
For the Masters Project David delivered: Environmental impact of denim Trucker Jacket's spanning cotton farming, industry 4.0 and global sales and distribution as it relates to water.
Subsequent to the Masters Project David has developed the worlds most sustainable 100% cotton denim Trucker Jacket, in partnership with Cotton Incorporated, under brand GREEN TAB.
David is the first globally to successfully apply Performance Technologies to 100% Cotton Denim.
International Sales and Distribution: https://www.TruckerJacket.com
Project outputs: https://www.GreenTab.clothing
David currently train's in Cross-Fit at Cross-Fit Hawthorn East.
SERVICE
David entered the Australian Army through the Direct Entry Special Forces program.
David completed the Special Forces Entry Test aged 23 and qualified in weapons and tactics, serving as a soldier for in excess of 13 years. Subsequent to the Australian Army establishing a common Trade Model for Commando's David was tasked with training a Team to new standards. David developed proprietary Soldier Management Systems to automate the reporting of Australian Army Individual Readiness Notice and Platoon level weapons, competency and license requirements.
David's service follows in the service of his father, and his fathers' father before him.
TERTIARY EDUCATION
David completed tertiary education at Swinburne University Hawthorn, obtaining a full scholarship to study a Bachelor of Information Technology. David completed final year Industry Based Learning with the National Australia Bank, obtaining 99.35% (154/155 marked criteria) achievement against set performance measures.
David was selected by the students to hold the roles of President of the Bachelor of Information Technology Society and student representative on the Curriculum Steering Committee - the latter being the formalised steering committee inclusive of course sponsors and academia. David obtained Dean awards for highest result in subjects Organizational Behavior and Information Systems Project.
David was Vice-Captain of Swinburne Rugby 7's.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
David completed secondary education at Camberwell Boys Grammar School, obtaining the highest final year combined result for Mathematics. David was selected as a Prefect by the students and held the Regimental Sergeant Major rank as top soldier of the school Army Cadet Corps.
David won first place in school athletics 400m, 1500m and Cross Country, additionally representing the school in Triathlon, Marathon Kayaking, Water-polo, Athletics and Football. David was awarded the Bland family Shield for Leadership and service to Army Cadets.
CHARITY
David is a regular donor to Starlight Children Foundation and sponsors a child in Uganda through World Vision.
"There are two well worn paths out of Poverty in Africa, sport and education. For the 99% who won't make the elite sports level, education is a pretty good second bet."
David on World Vision
"I have been in a jam plenty of times. Dislocated jaw, perforated eardrum, broken teeth, broken shoulder, broken ribs, broken hands, fractured legs and plenty more. I think its great that Starlight puts a smile of the face of little tacker's in a serious jam, hope is an incredible healer."
David on Starlight Children Foundation
RECENT MATTERS
22-CV-04196-VKD Federal Court, Northern District of California
ESTTA1206740 United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
18-002035-CB Circuit Court for the County of Wayne State of Michigan
VID849/2018 Federal Court of Australia
MLG963/2017 Federal Circuit Court of Australia
CI-18-02869 County Court of Victoria
K12015192 Melbourne Magistrates Court
2015/00177664 Supreme Court of NSW
VID 283 of 2015 Federal Court of Australia
RT 15/53321 and RT 15/52082 Civil and Administrative Tribunal NSW
S CI 2015 02104 Supreme Court of Victoria
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