About David Smith
Born 1950. David Smith is an Australian rugby league player and banker.
David Smith was the chief executive of the Australian Rugby League Commission which manages the National Rugby League (NRL). He previously worked in the banking sector in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Business Smith has an engineering background. He began his banking career with Morgan Grenfell & Co in 1987. After this position, he held a number of senior management positions in Deutsche Bank, UBS and Lloyds International Pty Ltd. David Smith with Sue Langford and Sonny Bill Williams in 2014. From September 2005 to March 2009, Smith was Head of Bank of Scotland Treasury Australia (later part of Lloyds International Pty Ltd. He replaced David Gallop. After his resignation, John Grant was appointed acting CEO.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is David Smith?
Australian rugby league administrator (21st century)
When was David Smith born?
David Smith was born in 1950 in Wales.
What is David Smith's occupation?
David Smith is a rugby league player and banker.
What nationality is David Smith?
David Smith is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Smith (executive)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Smith. https://biography.guide/david-smith-rugby-league-player-1950/
MLA: "David Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-smith-rugby-league-player-1950/.
Chicago: "David Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-smith-rugby-league-player-1950/.
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