The Albanese Government welcomes the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for Indigenous Business Australia (IBA).
Mr David Knights is a senior executive with more than 25 years experience across the banking, superannuation, management consulting and engineering sectors.
Mr Knights spent two decades with the National Australia Bank in various executive roles and is currently a partner of Entregar Partners.
He has been a non-executive director with Traditional Credit Union since 2009, the only Indigenous-owned credit union in Australia, delivering financial services and employment opportunities in remote communities.
Indigenous Business Australia plays a critical role in advancing the economic independence of First Nations people through expert business advice, home loans, tailored finance solutions and investment initiatives that empower individuals and businesses.
The appointment follows a rigorous and independent nation-wide executive search conducted by the IBA board.
Mr Knights’ appointment by the IBA Board will run for a period of four years.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy:
“I congratulate Mr Knights on his appointment and I look forward to working with him to advance the economic empowerment of First Nations people.
“I am confident Mr Knights, working with the board and executive, will positively contribute to the future of the IBA and its work to enhance economic development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.”