Dave has spent the past three years as the Media Manager of the Melbourne Storm and brings with him a strong background in media, communications and public relations.
Prior to joining the Storm, Dave worked as a journalist with News Limited and AAP where he covered both AFL and Rugby League.
"The Brisbane Lions are without a doubt one of the most exciting and progressive sporting organisations in Australia," Donaghy said.
"It's absolutely an exciting time to be joining the Lions and I'm very much looking forward to meeting and working productively with all of the Club's key stakeholders when I commence my new role."
Lions Chief Executive Steven Wright said Dave proved an outstanding candidate for the newly created position.
"He comes to us with a very strong reputation and we are excited about the impact he will be able to have at the Lions," Wright said.
Dave will officially commence with the Lions on Monday 20 December 2010.
