About ESG Compliance Australia
ESG Compliance Australia was founded to help Australian companies confidently navigate the complexities of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance. Our mission is to provide practical, future-ready solutions that empower organisations to meet both local and international ESG standards, unlocking value and building trust with stakeholders.
About the Founder: David Martin F FIN
David Martin F FIN is a multi-award-winning technology leader, FINSIA Fellow and founder of ESG Compliance Australia. With over 15 years experience designing and scaling secure, compliant platforms across fintech, healthtech and digital innovation, David brings a unique blend of technical, regulatory and leadership expertise to ESG reporting for Australian businesses.
As CTO at Grafa, he led the development of AI-driven, regulatory-compliant platforms serving millions globally. He was the executive technical lead for WA Health’s COVID-19 digital response, delivering secure, scalable solutions for critical operations. David has founded multiple digital ventures, including Blue Harvest Digital and Boardroom Herald and is recognized for his hands-on leadership in cloud-native architecture, cybersecurity and compliance.
Professional Credentials:
– Fellow (F FIN), Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA)
– Certified Professional Banker, Certificate in Climate Risk, Certificate in Risk Management for Banking (FINSIA)
– Advanced Diplomas in Maritime Insurance, Shipping Law, and Commercial Ship Management (Lloyd’s Maritime Institute)
– Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (Monarch Institute)
– Member, Chartered Banker Institute
– Member, International Association of Marine and Shipping Professionals
Awards & Recognition:
– Winner, 2022 ACS Digital Disruptor Award – Service Transformation for the Digital Consumer
– Winner, 2021 INCITE Award for Innovation in Government
Outside of work, David is an accomplished ultra-marathon trail runner, bringing the same endurance and strategic mindset from the trail to the boardroom. He regularly shares his expertise as a university instructor and industry speaker.