David’s varied and diverse career has encompassed geology, law, merchant banking and telecommunications. He has vast experience of business across Australasia and consults in management, economic, and competitive strategies for complex asset based utilities including the energy and telecommunications / ISP sectors. He is experienced in business modelling, feasibility studies, and investment models. David's role in Gravelroad is to manage the New Zealand clients in the Auckland region and focus on assisting Utility businesses in their development.

David has a strong technology, commercial and regulatory background. For the past two decades David has worked predominantly in the New Zealand telecommunications industry, the last four and a half years as Chief Executive of the Telecommunications Forum, the body representing the telecommunications industry.

Married to Susie with a teenage son, David’s interests include travelling with his family and sailing.