Managing Partner
Diogenes Capital Company
David was previously an Operating Partner with Oaktree Capital Transportation Infrastructure Fund, focused on investing in essential North American transportation infrastructure including airports, seaports, rail and road and related assets. Prior to Oaktree Capital he was with the Global Infrastructure Group of the Queensland Investment Corporation, an Australian superannuation fund manager with approximately $80 billion of funds under management. David is a lawyer, business executive and private equity investor. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of large public and private industrial companies in manufacturing, distribution, logistics and supply chain businesses. He has served as a director of listed and private companies ranging in size from revenues of $50 million to $2.5 billion and has extensive international business experience in Asia, Australia, Europe, Canada and the USA. Originally from Australia he has lived in North America for over 30 years. David lives with his wife Maureen in Columbus, Ohio.
Identifying what goes into the project-delivery decision-making process for owners is important. With the adoption of new alternative models to accommodate fluctuating market conditions, the number of delivery-model options is growing. This session will engage in a conversation about how legal issues, schedule, finance, cash flow and long-term operations all play into the complex, challenging decision-making process and help identify when certain delivery models are optimal