My job within the sports-media world is always been highly dependent on many factors. One crucial to my photography is my relationship with the race director and/or event organiser. My job and role was always treated with respect by David Hansen. A gentleman who would leave no stone unturned. A gentleman of the highest ethics and professionalism. I have worked with many similar in his capacity at different sporting events, but there are few within his league though. And he does it all with a smile.”

I have known David Hansen for close to 30 years and have competed in and watched many of the amazing events he has been involved with. From a young athlete racing in the Coca-Cola and Gatorade series, Australian Championships, World Series Events and most importantly the Olympic Games to being involved with his races from the TA Board and now as CEO of Triathlon Australia.

David is the consummate professional who has put on First Class Events throughout the country, his knowledge is unrivalled and he has always engaged and worked with all stake holders on a professional and respectful basis.

David has been involved in every aspect of event management, stakeholder relations, Tourism and Events, Councils and approvals and has maintained great relationships with everyone he has worked with.

I would recommend David to anyone needing advice in the business of event management.

I have experienced David Hansen’s professional expertise over a period of 30 years; first as a competitor, then as a sponsor and lastly as the father of a young athlete. The remarkable signature of David’s events was the paradox of a fun and friendly atmosphere, and at the same time an extreme focus on efficient and safe event execution and setting benchmark standards. From a sponsor’s perspective this created a premium element across his events that we sought to attach our brand to, and a loyal participant base that we gained value from marketing to. From a competitor and parent’s perspective the attention to detail on was felt on every front – from clear and efficient race registration, to a race environment where all officials and staff were clearly aligned and well briefed on elements of race rules and safety, through to the after race experience of fun and inclusivity. An incredible attention to detail is required to run an event in this manner, and to repeatedly over thirty years execute at this level requires a competence that clearly few people possess.