David took on the role of CEO in 2022 after serving as Chairman of the Board, giving him a unique perspective on the company’s potential. With a strong background in technology, analytics, and go-to-market strategy, David is now leading Taggle through a phase of controlled, profitable growth—building on its strong reputation and innovative digital water metering solutions.

Beyond his leadership and business expertise, David is deeply passionate about growing technology which has a positive impact on environmental sustainability. He believes that digital water metering plays a critical role in helping communities manage water more efficiently, reduce wastage, and secure a more sustainable future. Under his leadership, Taggle is not just delivering cutting-edge technology but also making a real impact in ensuring that water, one of our most valuable resources, is used wisely.

In his career, David has been a founder & entrepreneur, CEO & Board Leader, and has developed expertise in growing tech companies from start up to exit. He’s studied at UNSW, Macquarie Graduate School of Management, and is an alumni of the prestigious Owners and Presidents Program at Harvard. In his spare time, David loves mountain biking, surfing and spending time with his family. 

Ken joined Taggle in December 2023. Ken brings with a wealth of knowledge in technology and is well connected in Local Government and Water Authorities across Australia and New Zealand.

He was most recently Chief Product Officer at Pulse Software and prior to this was General Manager for TechnologyOne’s Property and Rating system and was heavily involved in the development of the Water Billing Engine.

Ken has over 20 years experience with Local Government having worked in the industry (Canterbury City Council) and as a vendor to the industry. He understands the needs of Local Government and the impact it has on the community.

Ken is passionate about community and the environment, as such, he understands the impact Local Government and Water Utilities can have on both. He has focused his career on delivering outcomes to the industry that drive improved customer engagement, enhanced business processes and solution that drive changes in the community.

Richard joined Taggle in 2009 as our first full time employee and he has led the Engineering team, developing the company’s core LPWAN radio technology.

Richard has over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor and telecommunications industries in a range of engineering design and management roles. As the first full-time employee of Radiata Communications, which sold to Cisco in 2000, he led the development of the company’s first Wi-Fi modem device. Before working at Radiata, Richard held various R&D roles at Sydney University, Macquarie University, Jtec Pty Ltd and AWA Microelectronics Pty Ltd.

Since leaving Cisco in 2005 Richard worked as an Engineering Manager for G2 Microsystems, a wireless start-up developing low power Wi-Fi solutions, and as a consultant for Sapphicon Semiconductor.

Richard holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Sydney University and an MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management.

Monica Bakich joined Taggle in July 2025 as Human Resources & Office Manager, with 20 years of progressive experience in human resources across a diverse range of industries including education, healthcare, medical devices and government. With a strong foundation in both strategic and operational HR, Monica plays a key role in supporting Taggle’s people, culture and continued growth.

Monica holds a degree in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations, as well as an MBA, and has led initiatives in organisational redesign, change management, workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding and employee development. Her approach is centred on being a true partner to the business, aligning people and processes to create sustainable success.

Drawn to Taggle’s innovative technology and commitment to sustainability, Monica was excited by the opportunity to contribute at both a strategic and day-to-day level. She is passionate about building efficient, people-first environments and fostering a workplace culture that supports inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Monica is known among her peers as the “organiser,” she loves bringing order to chaos, something that translates seamlessly into her role at Taggle. Monica is admired for her strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to doing the right thing.

Bendri joined Taggle’s Product Development team in 2022 as a Full Stack Software Developer and was soon promoted to Technical IT Lead / Solutions Architect. Prior to joining Taggle, he worked with organisations including TabCorp and Cranswick Computing, where he further developed his expertise across a broad range of technologies.

Bendri’s technical skillset spans Taggle’s full technology stack, supported by a strong foundation in mathematics and algorithms. He holds a Software Engineering qualification from Oxford University, combining analytical thinking with practical development experience to design and deliver robust, scalable solutions.

In addition to his core engineering expertise, Bendri has a strong passion for artificial intelligence and the future of AI in software development. He actively explores how AI can enhance productivity, improve solution design, and transform modern development practices. His forward-thinking approach, commitment to continuous learning, and focus on clean, efficient code make him a valuable contributor to Taggle’s ongoing innovation.

Outside of his professional work, Bendri has a strong passion for rugby, reflecting his appreciation for teamwork, discipline, and high performance both on and off the field.