David Kelly

David Kelly is an experienced commercial and operational leader with over two decades in regulated, multi‑stakeholder environments spanning employment screening, financial and insurance services, workers’ compensation, and professional consulting. He currently serves as General Manager of Precise Background Services, where he has led organisational growth, service delivery, and digital platform transformation for an employment screening provider operating in privacy‑sensitive and compliance‑driven markets.

Throughout his career, David has held senior leadership roles across national and consulting organisations, including AMP, Coles Group, Xchanging, and his own business management consultancy. His experience combines strategic planning, financial management, people leadership, and operational execution, with direct responsibility for regulated service delivery, audit readiness, and performance against statutory and contractual obligations.

A key focus of David’s work has been the responsible handling of personal and sensitive information. His philosophy on data privacy and compliance is grounded in practicality: embedding privacy‑by‑design into systems and processes, ensuring regulatory compliance is understood at every level of the organisation, and aligning commercial objectives with ethical data stewardship. He advocates for clear accountability, transparent decision‑making, and strong governance frameworks that protect individuals while enabling business innovation.

David’s specific areas of expertise include employment and background screening operations, privacy and compliance frameworks, regulated service delivery models, digital transformation in compliance environments, and stakeholder engagement with regulators and enterprise clients. He brings a balanced perspective that integrates commercial acumen, regulatory integrity, and people‑centred leadership to build sustainable, trusted organisations.