The Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) proudly announces the appointment of David Liesegang as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a distinguished career spanning 24 years, including 8 years as CEO of Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd (AVS), David brings a wealth of executive leadership and strategic expertise to ANTA.
Under his leadership at AVS, David spearheaded the company’s growth while building and consolidating the company’s position as one of Australia’s pre-eminent entities for scientific research & innovation. His accomplishments include maximising AVS’ impact for industry and the community, fostering highly constructive stakeholder relationships, and cultivating a highly engaged team and organisational culture.
On his appointment as new CEO, Shaun Brewster, National President of ANTA, stated:
“David’s exceptional career trajectory, especially his role in leveraging plant research and innovation for industry benefit, coupled with his dedication to natural therapies, provides an extremely strong foundation for leading ANTA through its next chapter of growth.”
David Liesegang (BBus-Mktg; GAICD; AdvDip-HealthSc-Naturopathy), a qualified naturopath, is excited and honoured to join ANTA:
“I am looking forward to working closely with the ANTA Board, all preeminent industry experts, in ensuring ANTA members are actively engaged and well-recognised for their credentials and commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based natural healthcare in the community.  Our collective commitment is to enshrine ANTA as a trusted, inclusive and collaborative association, upholding the highest integrity and standards in supporting the professional practice and careers of our members.”
With a proven record of delivering strategic results and operational excellence, David’s unique blend of executive experience, leadership values and business acumen positions him as the ideal leader to navigate ANTA through a new, exciting phase of enhanced ANTA member engagement and impact within the natural medicine profession.