The people behind BitStrategy

Our Team

Independent thinking. Shared conviction. A long-term perspective.

David Pugh in a plain black T-shirt with orange glasses. Managing Director and Founder of BitStrategy.
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Managing Director & Founder

David founded BitStrategy to bring together his background in banking and his conviction as a long-term investor.

He previously held senior management roles at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Westpac Banking Corporation, where his work spanned business analysis, operational risk and regulatory remediation. Earlier in his career, he worked in financial services audit at Deloitte.

David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University and a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting. At BitStrategy, he leads the company’s strategy, capital allocation and day-to-day operations.

David Barlow playing basketball in black and white with a glowing orange ball. Executive Director and Co-Founder of BitStrategy.
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Executive Director & Co-Founder

David brings the perspective of an elite sporting career to his role as Executive Director and Co-Founder of BitStrategy.

A two-time Olympian and five-time NBL champion, he represented Australia at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympic Games. His professional basketball career included championship-winning seasons with Sydney and Melbourne, alongside experience playing in Europe.

His background is grounded in teamwork, sustained preparation and performance under pressure. These qualities inform his approach to building BitStrategy.

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