Background
David Howard was born on March 29, 1937, in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Howard James and Edith Ethel (Edwards) Jenkin.
David Howard was born on March 29, 1937, in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Howard James and Edith Ethel (Edwards) Jenkin.
Bachelor of Commerce, Melbourne University, 1960.
Various positions, ending with regional managing director, Myer Emporium Ltd., Melbourne, 1958-1983; Chairman, David Herbert Jenkin & Associations, Melbourne, since 1983; General manager, Melbourne Control Pty Ltd, since 1991. Board directors Docklands Authority, Melbourne, Centaur International P.L., Melbourne. Chairman Jenkin Buxton Printers P.L., Melbourne, since 1987.
Chairman World Vision Australia Ltd., Melbourne, 1986-1996, World Vision International, Los Angeles, 1992-1998, Melbourne Convention and Visiting Bureau, since 1996, Brand Smart Outlet Malls Australia, 1999-2000; deputy chairman Melbourne City Marketing, 1993-1996.
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2005A member of a Christian Church should support all social initiatives having a purpose to maintain and strengthen well-being and progress of the whole community and its members.
The sense of being connected is how the Church as a whole should be structured. At its heart is an understanding of the Christian community as the 'body of Christ '.
Chairman World Vision Australia Ltd., Melbourne, 1986-1996, World Vision International, Los Angeles, 1992-1998, Melbourne Convention and Visiting Bureau, since 1996, Brand Smart Outlet Malls Australia, 1999-2000. Deputy chairman Melbourne City Marketing, 1993-1996.
David was a brilliant strategist. Reflecting on his career, he realised that he had always brought one question to everything he did: "how can we think about this differently?".
But people and family were at the core of his values. In talks about business ethics, he promoted this as his first principle: I always - without exception - will be home to have dinner with my family when I am not overseas.
David was also known for being a joker.
Quotes from others about the person
On stepping down from the World Vision International board, he was presented with a plaque having this citation: "You put friendships before agendas, reminding us first to care for one and another."
Married Lois Christine Rees, February 2. Children: Mark, Michelle, Melissa.