David Christie commenced his working career at the age of fifteen, joining the Australian Army in one of the last apprenticeships the military had to offer. He has served on the board of the Family Planning Clinic, advised Educational Authorities (including the Curriculum Council) and lectured at the Universities to student bodies. He was also instrumental in advising TAFE on the then new E-Commerce curricula, and advised the Department of commerce and Trade on many occasions. In 2005 David was made a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants Australia and in 2006 was presented with the Australian Defence Medal. He remains passionate about education and training, motor cycling, and developing Australia’s intellectual property. David maintains membership with the Institute of Management Consultants Australia (IMCA) and the Recruiting, Consulting and Services Australia (RCSA)