David van der Waal

David van der Waal is currently serving as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at Bowls Australia, focusing on key areas such as LGBTQI+, women's equity, First Nations, individuals living with disabilities, multiculturalism, and safety, while collaborating with external diversity partners and the Australian Sports Commission. Previously, David managed the Sports Australia Better Ageing Programs Grant as the Programs Project Manager at Bowls Australia, where the Roll Back the Clock initiative was developed to enhance health outcomes for older adults. David's earlier experience includes roles as Sales Channel Manager at Simply Energy and Program Account Manager at CPM Australia, overseeing various marketing programs for major brands. Prior diverse roles encompassed event operations for high-profile sporting events and management positions in recreational facilities, supported by academic qualifications from RMIT University and Deakin University in Sports and Exercise, Business Administration, and Multimedia Technology.