David Whitehead is an Australian from Melbourne who has been living and working in Vietnam since 2005, with offices in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

He has been a committed member of AusCham since 2005, serving in key leadership roles including Director, Chairman of the Hanoi Chapter, and Vice-President. He is currently the Head of the Agribusiness Working Group under the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) and has represented AusCham at numerous workshops, conferences, and seminars both domestically and abroad. David also maintains strong business relationships with the Australian Embassy and Consulate, as well as with business chambers such as AmCham, BBGV, and EuroCham.

With extensive experience navigating the Vietnamese business environment and working closely with government authorities across the provinces, David remains dedicated to supporting AusCham. He believes he can continue to make a valuable contribution to the Board of Directors and is standing for election as a Hanoi Director in 2023.