David (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu) is the Investment Manager of Endowments at Ngāi Tahu Holdings. He commenced working for Whai Rawa in October 2011. Prior to joining Whai Rawa, David worked in the finance and banking sectors in London for 20 years, holding positions within RBS/NatWest Bank prior to his return to Aotearoa New Zealand.
David is the Chair of Te Poho o Tamatea Ltd, a holdings company of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rūnanga) and a Trustee at Mindful Money and Trustee at The Christchurch Foundation.
David has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Massey University.