David Burns brings 24 years of extensive experience in the sport, leisure, and physical activity sectors, having worked across England and Australia. His career spans Local Government, peak bodies, the private sector, social enterprise and charity sectors, showcasing his versatility and commitment to improving community health and well-being.

David is recognised as a systems leader with a track record of uniting diverse groups and executing projects that benefit underserved communities.

David is the Founder and CEO of Collective Leisure, a certified social enterprise dedicated to reducing health inequity within our communities.

He also the Founder and Convenor of WSYD Moving, a registered Health Promotion Charity leading a systems-wide initiative to tackle inactivity and inequity in Western Sydney.

David also serves as the Director of DB Consulting, where he provides capacity building, leadership, and strategic support for Local Government and the Leisure industry.  

In addition to his leadership roles, David contributes to academia as a lecturer at Western Sydney University and UTS in subjects Social Entrepreneurship and Sport.  

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