David studied a BSC (hons) in Management at Manchester University, UK, before emigrating to New Zealand with his family.

David has worked as an accountant in wide range of industries including retail, manufacturing, construction, media, hospitality and not-for-profit. Add to this his experience as the owner of a Four Square dairy & a yacht rigging business, David can relate to the challenges faced by small business owners.

In his spare time David enjoys competitive badminton, mountain biking, kayaking & caravanning away every sunny opportunity.