Web developer's comments:

I made this website as a gift for my good friend Henry, 100% free, because I have so much certainty (not confidence, certainty) in Henry's ability to improve Adelaide for all of us. He has such an inspiring story and stellar track record behind him. With Henry leading Adelaide, he will definitely do what he says he will do. Enjoy the site!

– Cyrus
chapter one

Snapshot.

Adelaide City Councillor. Tax lawyer — Principal of HLD Law. ASX-listed company director — Clime Investment Management (~$1.6 billion AUM). Director of Keystone Adelaide, the landmark CBD development. Ex–Royal Australian Air Force airborne electronics analyst. Chairman of McLaren Vale Hospital. Director across multiple charitable boards. Twelve years across government, defence, and major commercial projects — built on outcomes, not rhetoric.

Henry Davis receiving the National Emergency Medal
Recognition National Emergency Medal — Kangaroo Island & Cudlee Creek.
Henry presenting the Keystone Adelaide model
Leadership Leading Keystone — Adelaide’s tallest public building.
Henry in Country Fire Service uniform
Service CFS volunteer firefighter — on call for his community.
chapter two

Early life.

Henry was raised in a working family. His father was a shearer and his mother a roustabout. They travelled across Australia and New Zealand before eventually settling into roles as security staff at Parliament House in Canberra.

He grew up seeing both sides of Australia early — hard work on the ground, and decision-making at the highest level. That contrast shaped how he thinks about leadership.

Henry attended Telopea Park School, completing the International Baccalaureate in a bilingual French and English program. It gave him discipline early, and the ability to think differently.

Rob and Gail Davis shearing in the shed
Origins Rob & Gail Davis — shearing together.
Henry at the shearing shed
On muster, 2025 Real work — real perspective.
A working kelpie among the sheep
The kelpie Best mate, hardest worker.
chapter three

Military service.

At 18, Henry joined the Royal Australian Air Force as an Airborne Electronics Analyst. He was trained in radar, surveillance, and electronic warfare, and operated on the AP-3C Orion out of RAAF Base Edinburgh.

The Air Force taught Henry accountability — no excuses, only outcomes. That mindset has stayed with him ever since.
An RAAF AP-3C Orion releasing flares
AP-3C Orion The aircraft Henry served on — surveillance & EW.
RAAF soldiers in field with rifles
In the field Training — sandbag bunker, weapon ready.
Henry in RAAF camouflage and face paint
Exercise Face paint, camo, smile — the Air Force years.