As our Board Chair, David brings experience of successful leadership and governance.
He leads the Board to set and deliver our firm’s strategy, building on the continuing opportunities for the firm as trusted advisers who help our clients make a difference for all New Zealanders.
David originally hails from Scotland and is the former CEO and Managing Director of Opus International Consultants, a successful global professional-services firm.
David has been appointed Chief Executive of the Gas Industry Company and will start in the role in November 2025.
David is currently a Director of Northpower. He has previously also had several Chief Executive roles in the energy sector, with Trustpower, Manawa Energy, and NZ Windfarms.
PhD in Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), University of Edinburgh
Member, Institute of Directors
Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow of Engineering New Zealand
