A Real Estate Journey Rooted in Purpose and People
From London to Southeast Asia, David Jackson has spent two decades helping people and places thrive through thoughtful, sustainable real estate leadership.
Before becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most trusted voices in real estate, David Jackson built his foundation across industries - banking, pharmaceuticals, and hospitality, each chapter sharpening his instinct for business, people, and purpose.
Since his arrival in Ho Chi Minh city in 2008, David Jackson has contributed to shape the skylines of cities in Vietnam and Cambodia. He has led high-impact transactions, advised on billions dollars in capital, and earned the confidence of boards, governments, and investors alike.
More than results, his leadership is about responsibility. He brings humanity into the heart of real estate, designing for wellness, resilience, and legacy. To work with David Jackson is to partner with someone who sees the full picture: the numbers, the people, and the future we’re all building toward.
Masterclass Coming Soon
New masterclass series by David Jackson is launching soon. Designed for real estate professionals, investors, and leaders ready to build with purpose and navigate Southeast Asia’s evolving markets with clarity.
What Makes David Different
Sustainability First
David champions smart, long-term design rooted in environmental and community wellness, not short-term gain.
People-Centric Thinking
Every building is about the people who live, work, and grow inside it. Design should reflect that truth.
Transparent Leadership
In a region where trust is currency, David Jackson stands out for saying what others won’t, and doing what others don’t.
"What I do today is the sum of a lot of risks, pivots, and lessons. I’ve failed enough to know what matters - and succeeded enough to help others win.”
— David Jackson
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How long has David Jackson been working in Vietnam’s real estate industry?David has over 15 years of leadership experience in Vietnam’s real estate market, guiding developers, investors, and occupiers through advisory, transactions, and valuation.
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What inspired David Jackson to pursue a career in real estate?David’s journey into real estate was shaped by a deep interest in people, places, and how environments shape communities. After working across banking, hospitality, and pharmaceuticals, he found real estate offered the perfect intersection of commercial opportunity and human impact.
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What does it mean to be a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS)?David Jackson's FRICS designation, held since 2015, is one of the highest distinctions in global real estate. It recognizes sustained contributions to the profession, leadership in the field, and adherence to rigorous ethical and technical standards.
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What does David Jackson’s membership in the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) signify?Being a member of SIOR places David among a global elite of office and industrial real estate professionals, recognizing his high ethical standards, transaction volume, and depth of market knowledge.
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What is the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) and why is David Jackson involved?Since 2022, David has been part of the VIOD’s Director Certification Program, aligning his leadership with international standards in governance, ethics, and board effectiveness—critical for advising high-level real estate clients and institutional investors in Vietnam.
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What sustainability credentials does David Jackson hold?David Jackson is a LEED Green Associate with the U.S. Green Building Council, integrating wellness and environmental standards into development strategies across Asia.
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How is David Jackson involved in community and philanthropic projects in Vietnam?For years, David has supported Hope School, a grassroots school for disabled children in Vietnam. He keeps this quiet but considers it one of the most rewarding parts of his life and career.
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What is David Jackson’s experience with international business?Before real estate, David Jackson worked in finance at Citibank and in pharmaceuticals with Abbott Laboratories, handling multimillion-dollar transactions and global account management—giving him deep cross-sectoral experience.