Appointed November 2018, David is an experienced Australian director, currently serving on a number of agribusiness and infrastructure companies. He has extensive experience in the Australian seafood industry, having been the Managing Director, and currently Chairman, of Mareterram Limited. Mareterram is a fishing company based in Western Australia, catching prawns, scallops, crabs and Spanish mackerel. Prior to Mareterram, David was Chief Executive of the Craig Mostyn Group for 12 years. Craig Mostyn Group was involved in the lobster and abalone industries, as well as being the distributor of a range of globally sourced seafood
Mr Lock is also Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee of Water Corporation. He has previously been Chairman of the West Australian Food Industry Association. In 2012 Mr Lock was awarded the National Australia Bank Agribusiness Leader of the Year, and in 2013 he was recognised as an Australian Export Hero by the Export Council of Australia. Mr Lock is a Chartered Accountant with a background in insolvency and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Trustees are chosen for their knowledge, expertise and support for the MSC. Membership is balanced with representatives from different sectors and geographical regions (as well as other relevant demographic criteria) to reflect the broad mix of stakeholders who have a stake in the MSC's mission.
Potential new Board members are identified by existing members, and following a review process, suitable nominees are approached for interview. Favourable references must be provided, and there must be consensus amongst all Board members on the appointment of a new candidate.
Trustees are nominated by the Board in a personal capacity, not as representatives of their organisations. They serve a maximum three-year term and may stand for reappointment.
Learn more about the MSC Board of Trustees on the Our Governance page of this site.
