David Fraser

David has over 35 years' experience in the automotive industry and has held senior sales, marketing and general management roles over the past two decades. Prior to his appointment as Capricorn's Group Chief Executive Officer in July 2019 he was CEO of the co-operative's Automotive Division from 2013.

Before joining Capricorn in 2006 David was Group General Manager of Supply Direct, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX listed Ausdrill, and responsible for its operations in Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa and West Africa. He was also a former Associate Director and Group General Manager of ASX listed Coventry Group Ltd and was responsible for the sales, marketing and administration of the Group's automotive businesses.

His 35+ years' experience and his thorough understanding of the market through his time in senior executive positions including how the supply and value chains interconnect to create and satisfy customer demand gives him a unique understanding and insight into the automotive industry both in Australia and globally.

In 2019 David received an Outstanding Contribution to the Industry award in recognition of his leadership, innovation, vision, work ethic and integrity which has made a positive and measurable impact to the ongoing development of Australia's Automotive Aftermarket Industry.

David is a current Director of various Capricorn subsidiary Boards, a former Director and Past President of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association as well as being the Chairman of the AAAA's sub-committee for the automotive industry e-commerce project. He is also a current Director of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, Australia's only peak body for co-operatives and mutuals across all industries and is Deputy Chairman of the Co-operatives Federation of WA.

David holds a Master of Business Administration, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has completed Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. He is also a Fellow of each of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Australian Institute of Management and the Governance Institute of Australia.