David Harrison

David has over 30 years' property market experience across office, retail and industrial sectors in multiple geographies globally.  

As Charter Hall's Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, David is responsible for strategically growing the business and maintaining its position as a multi-core sector market leader. David is an executive member of various Fund Boards and Partnership Investment Committees, and Chair of the Executive Property Valuation Committee and Executive Leadership Committee. 

David has overseen the growth of Charter Hall Group from being a small fund manager with $500 million of assets under management when it listed on the ASX in 2005, to today being the largest diversified property funds manager in Australia.  

David remains driven to achieve excellence and create a positive impact – giving back to the communities that Charter Hall operates in, and protecting and growing the retirement savings of those invested either directly or indirectly in the company – ensuring every one of Charter Hall’s stakeholders benefits through the firm’s integrity, discipline and ability to add more value.  

David is the Chair of the Property Council of Australia Nominations and Financial Management Committees. He is also a member of the Property Council Australia Champions of Change Coalition. 

David holds a Bachelor of Business in Land Economy from the University of Western Sydney, is a Fellow of the Australian Property Institute (FAPI) and holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance from the Securities Institute of Australia.