David graduated from Manchester University, England, with an Honours degree in Chemistry and a Masters degree in Molecular Engineering. To fulfill his interest in business, he worked in a leading UK retail company for six years.  He left England in 2002 to be part of South Africa’s growing democracy. He worked for one of South Africa’s premium brands, Woolworths, as a planning manager in the competitive and challenging Kidswear department.  He volunteers at an orphanage in Mfuleni township.

His work at Woolworths and experiences in South Africa deepened his passion for nature and sustainability.  He decided to pursue his growing awareness for sustainability and is currently studying at the Sustainability Institute in Stellenbosch for his B.Phil in Sustainable Development and Planning.  He is especially interested in the carbon market, leadership and ethics, renewable energy finance and considering the broader sustainability impacts of “carbon offsetting” projects.

David is Managing Director of Carbon Countdown, which offer environmental services, training and consulting. He is the sales director at FullCycle.  He loves spreadsheets and moving things around quickly.