David has worked in both the academic and NGO sector of conservation since 2011. His work has primarily focused on the research, management and conservation of large carnivores in southern Africa where he combined high quality research into improving the conservation of endangered carnivores.
More recently, David has worked in the development of strategic, robust and impactful conservation projects across southern and eastern Africa across a range of different taxa.
David’s competencies include conservation strategy development, measurement of conservation impact, design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, design of sound data collection procedures and facilitation of multi-stakeholder engagement workshops.
David has a passion for novel, high-level and strategic conservation planning to help ensure the long-term survival of species, habitats and ecosystems.
