David has 20 years experience in small company funds management and related activities (including funds management, strategy consulting, stockbroking and chartered accounting). From May 1994 to December 1999 David was the smaller companies fund manager at Mercantile Mutual specialising in small company research/funds management. Prior to joining Mercantile Mutual, he held the position of Small Listed and Unlisted Portfolio Manager with the NSW State Superannuation Investment and Management Corportation.