David Harilela started his career at his family’s business. As his career progressed, he established his own trading business under the company HGL, a vehicle which he used to launch and secure the first international multi-category license for the World Cup (a first-ever by an Asian company) for regions including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Mexico. He is considered a licensing expert and has undertaken projects with prestigious companies including Disney, Warner, Sesame Street, Noddy, and Batman. Experienced in the field of consulting as well David has worked with Brand America to advise them on franchising opportunities in Asia. Additionally, he has served as a non-executive director of Vision Tech (HK stock exchange number 922.).Today he manages the family trading business after rescuing it from financial devastation in the ’80s, in addition to his licensing, franchising, manufacturing, and exporting businesses. He has created a group of companies under the banner of the David Harilela Group of Companies (DHG). He is also the director of Harilela Hotels Company Ltd

Besides his work life, David is also an accomplished singer/songwriter. Among his many stage performances, David has rocked on stage with his band as second Act for The Beach Boys and Blondie to help raise funds for The Po Leung Kuk scholarship program for Orphans. PDG David is now committed to his project THE ONE, an annual international Humanitarian award, with which he seeks to find and honor the Mother Teresa’s of tomorrow. He founded the George and Chandra Harilela Foundation in honor of his parents and also founded the Indian Community Group charity with his sister.

David Harilela is a graduate of the University of Southern California with a B.Sc. in Business Administration. David is an avid member of Rotary International and the local Rotary Club of Kowloon Golden Mile. David joined the Rotary Club of Golden Mile in 1999 and was Club President in 2006-2007. He was awarded President of the Year and Rotary Club of the year honors in 2007, the Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Leadership and Devoted Service, and the Four Avenues of Service Citation for Individual Rotarians. He served as District Governor of D3450 in 2011-12. He is currently Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 10B as well as Chair to the RI Global Rewards Program which was launched in July 2015.