David Christian

David Christian has more than 30 years’ experience in hospitality, casino, and hotel management in Australia and Asia.

David has spent the past 20+ years in Executive Management and General Management.

David is responsible for SkyCity’s Adelaide business and overseeing SkyCity Group’s International gaming business.

Since joining SkyCity in 2005, David’s held a number of senior roles. In addition to COO and GM of SkyCity Adelaide, David’s also had appointments as General Manager SkyCity Darwin, Auckland and Hamilton.

Most recently, in early 2021, David was promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer of SkyCity Australia, following three years as the General Manager of SkyCity Adelaide. In his time at SkyCity Adelaide David’s been responsible for overseeing its $330 million transformation, one of the most significant private investment projects in Adelaide’s CBD in recent memory.

The transformation consists of a 120-room hotel, Eos by SkyCity, expanded gaming and various new signature bars and restaurants, as well as a major restoration of the heritage building.

Prior to joining SkyCity David spent two decades with The Federal Group, based in a number of their casinos and resorts including venues in Singapore, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Launceston and Darwin.

David holds an MBA from Deakin University in Victoria as well as a Diploma of Hospitality Management from Drysdale House in Tasmania.