Having previously worked in the Research & Enterprise Office at University of Otago since 2005 leading the Biomedical and Functional Food sectors, David has recently returned to the University to lead a similar role which now includes the Environment and Energy sectors. This follows 18 months working as the Chief Technology Officer at Techion a digital microscopy/diagnostics company. David has developed an extensive network of relationships in NZ and internationally and has been developing relationships with universities, Technology Licensing Offices (TLOs) and companies in Japan over the past 15 years. This has led to a range of funding and research or collaboration agreements and a wide network of valuable connections between NZ and Japan.