A Voice That Moves Audiences—and Markets
With over two decades of experience across real estate, leadership, and business transformation, David Jackson brings a rare mix of sharp insight and grounded storytelling to the stage. His talks aren’t theory—they’re hard-earned truths from navigating real challenges across Southeast Asia.
Event organizers praise him for his authenticity, his clarity, and the way he connects across cultural and professional boundaries. Whether speaking to CEOs, founders, or young professionals, David brings candor, warmth, and actionable wisdom every time.
Signature Topics
Real estate in Southeast Asia
Urbanization and human-centered design are reshaping Southeast Asia. As growth accelerates, David explores how smart, sustainable real estate can drive progress while supporting people, planet, and long-term value.
Building with purpose
True leadership in Southeast Asia requires empathy, agility, and cultural insight. David shares lessons from leading across borders, showing how trust and purpose drive success in complex, fast-moving markets.
Leadership in emerging markets
Sustainability is now a must. David highlights how ethical, resilient design creates value and trust—proving that building with intention isn’t just right, it’s smart business.
David's Talks
David Jackson isn’t just a seasoned business leader—he’s a storyteller who brings complex ideas to life with clarity, honesty, and presence. With two decades of real estate leadership across Southeast Asia and a growing media platform, David delivers more than insights—he creates moments that move audiences. His talks blend sharp strategy with personal experience, making him a standout voice for events that demand both credibility and connection.
Business forums and leadership summits seeking authentic, forward-thinking voices.
Real estate conferences and investor roundtables focused on sustainability, trust, and long-term vision
MBA programs and universities aiming to spark real-world dialogue among future leaders
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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.