David Bellas is Director of LinkedIn Talent Solutions for Australia and New Zealand, where he leads how teams attract, develop, and retain talent through a data-driven, AI-powered, and strategic approach. With more than 14 years at LinkedIn, he has held leadership roles across LinkedIn’s Talent Solutions, supporting organisations to transform how they plan, hire, and develop their workforce.

David is a purpose-driven leader and certified coach. He is passionate about developing people, building high-performing teams, and helping organisations achieve their strategic objectives.

He is a recognised advocate for the responsible adoption of AI in recruitment and workforce development, has chaired sessions on AI-enhanced productivity at the Government Innovation Showcase Victoria, and has been recognised with awards including Diversity and Inclusion Manager of the Year and LinkedIn Manager of the Year.