David Cranston

David Cranston is the Executive Director at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), where they lead efforts to enhance competition within aviation markets and ensure consumer transparency. Previously, they held various roles at ACCC, including Director of the Merger Investigations Branch and co-leader of the Airline Competition Taskforce, where they successfully addressed emerging risks in the aviation industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their background also includes policy analysis at the Department of Communications, IT & the Arts and the Australian Communications and Media Authority. David holds a degree from the University of Melbourne, enhancing their expertise in strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory policy.