Lead with Clarity. Operate with Courage. Build with Compassion
Clarity
Jackson communicates with honesty, precision, and zero fluff, especially when the stakes are high. In a world where vague promises and buzzwords dominate, his direct approach builds trust and cuts through complexity.
Courage
From bold career pivots to high-stakes investments, Jackson has never shied away from risk. He’s taken losses, learned fast, and used every failure as fuel for something stronger. His journey is a proof that resilience isn’t a trait, it’s a practiced commitment to growth, even when the road gets tough.
Compassion
Leadership, for Jackson, goes beyond boardrooms and deal sheets—it’s about people. He mentors young professionals, gives quietly to the community, and shows up with empathy in every room he’s in. His compassion keeps his work grounded in purpose.
Why David’s Leadership Resonates in This Region
Navigating Southeast Asia’s real estate sector requires more than business savvy. It requires cultural fluency, trust-building, and a willingness to listen before acting. Jackson brings all three, alongside deep industry knowledge and a global perspective.
He has helped global companies localize with integrity, guided startups to scale sustainably, and transformed once-traditional teams into data-driven, inclusive, high-performance cultures.
What Successful Leadership Looks Like
Grew a 100+ person real estate team across Vietnam and Cambodia
Led thousands of transactions and billions in advisory value
Drove regional expansion for global real estate brands
Mentored rising leaders through candor, access, and lived wisdom
Integrated sustainability and ethics into core strategy
Supported community initiatives like Hope School for disabled children and Saigon Children's Charity CIO.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.