David has over 15 years of leadership experience in Vietnam’s real estate market, guiding developers, investors, and occupiers through advisory, transactions, and valuation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

David Jackson is a LEED Green Associate with the U.S. Green Building Council, integrating wellness and environmental standards into development strategies across Asia.

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.

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.