Honorary Consul David Grabovac
Dr David Grabovac, KSS, was appointed Honorary Consul of the Bahamas to Australia in 2016. His appointment followed his nomination by the Government of the Bahamas and subsequent approval by the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and all Australian state and territory governments.
In his capacity as Honorary Consul, Dr Grabovac represents Bahamian interests in Australia, provides consular assistance, strengthens bilateral relations, and promotes trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Honorary Consul Grabovac holds a Doctorate of Education from UCAM Catholic University of Murcia (Spain), a Master of Leadership and Management in Education from the University of Newcastle, and a Bachelor of Arts (Media Communications) from Southern Cross University.
Dr Grabovac serves as Executive Director of a private investment firm with interests in financial services. He previously worked as a policy adviser to the Australian Minister for Education and held senior management positions within several private colleges.
Dr Grabovac has taught as a lecturer and visiting professor at several institutions. In 2025, he was appointed Honorary Professor of Business and International Relations at the International American University in Los Angeles.
Beyond his consular duties, he serves as Adviser to the Portuguese Office of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, on the Advisory Board of the Chance Foundation (Bahamas), and as trustee of the Grabovac Foundation, which awards scholarships. He also acts as Special Envoy of the Head of the Royal House of Georgia and Ambassador of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
Dr Grabovac has been recognised with the Red Cross of Merit (2021) and an honorary doctorate from the Collège de Paris (2023). He was subsequently appointed a Knight of the Pontifical Order of St Sylvester by Pope Francis (2023) and made a Member of the Order of St John by King Charles III (2024). His armorial bearings, granted by the Court of the Lord Lyon, reflect his consular service and heritage.
In his capacity as Honorary Consul, Dr Grabovac represents Bahamian interests in Australia, provides consular assistance, strengthens bilateral relations, and promotes trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Honorary Consul Grabovac holds a Doctorate of Education from UCAM Catholic University of Murcia (Spain), a Master of Leadership and Management in Education from the University of Newcastle, and a Bachelor of Arts (Media Communications) from Southern Cross University.
Dr Grabovac serves as Executive Director of a private investment firm with interests in financial services. He previously worked as a policy adviser to the Australian Minister for Education and held senior management positions within several private colleges.
Dr Grabovac has taught as a lecturer and visiting professor at several institutions. In 2025, he was appointed Honorary Professor of Business and International Relations at the International American University in Los Angeles.
Beyond his consular duties, he serves as Adviser to the Portuguese Office of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, on the Advisory Board of the Chance Foundation (Bahamas), and as trustee of the Grabovac Foundation, which awards scholarships. He also acts as Special Envoy of the Head of the Royal House of Georgia and Ambassador of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
Dr Grabovac has been recognised with the Red Cross of Merit (2021) and an honorary doctorate from the Collège de Paris (2023). He was subsequently appointed a Knight of the Pontifical Order of St Sylvester by Pope Francis (2023) and made a Member of the Order of St John by King Charles III (2024). His armorial bearings, granted by the Court of the Lord Lyon, reflect his consular service and heritage.