David Reynolds

In April 2024, David was announced as the Chief Executive of the newly created Department for Housing and Urban Development.

David is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the State Government's commitment to addressing the State's housing crisis by focusing on the delivery of services and policy that allow additional homes to be constructed as quickly as possible. David also develops strategy to ensure the management of the State's Planning System to support our growing population to maintain our lifestyle.

David was the Chief Executive of the Department for Trade and Investment. He drove business investment in the State and facilitated trade in goods and services both interstate and internationally.

David was previously the Chief Executive of the Department of Treasury and Finance which included managing the state economy and budget through the global pandemic while continuing to invest in infrastructure and managing the State's credit rating.

David completed a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from the University of Adelaide and in 2022, was awarded a Public Sector Medal for his outstanding contributions to economic and financial policy in South Australia.  He is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and also a National Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration Australia.

David is a passionate South Australian driven by helping to grow the South Australian economy through leading and collaborating within government and the private sector.