Speaker Profile

David Murphy has been a professional member and leader of the hospitality industry for over 30 years. With experience across the globe including London & New York with renowned restaurant group Nobu, David’s local highlights have included working at iconic venues such as Banc, Rockpool & Ash Street Cellar.

More recently he was a partner at Sydney's Inner West restaurant One Penny Red which has received critical acclaim including multiple food & wine awards including a SMH 'Hat' in 2019 - 2022 and receiving a three wine goblet rating in the Australian Wine List of Year Awards for 2019 - 2022. In 2021 One Penny Red continued its wine legacy with the national
award for Australia's Best Aperitif List.

Since 2017 David has been involved with and is one of the co-creators of the Lyre's Non Alcoholic Spirits. Holding the title of VP – Global Product and Quality which sees him create and manage the flavour profiles for each of the Lyre's spirits and beverages which is now considered the world’s leading brand of Non Alcoholic Spirits and RTD cocktails, available in over 80 markets.