David is a creative problem-solver and critical thinker with over twenty years of experience in leading and supporting corporate, not-for-profit and government entities to: - Develop and execute compelling high-impact strategies, - Mobilize and secure funding. - Identify and mitigate risks, and - Measure and optimize impact.David has developed and implemented strategies that have secured more than $850M in public funding for Canadian organizations and companies.David is the founder and principal at DBk Consulting Inc., a policy and innovation consulting firm focused on Innovation, Climate Change and Global Health policy and is a partner with TAG Communications and Strategy, a boutique consultancy providing unique strategic, market engagement and communications services to corporations, the Canadian government and leading Canadian research institutions. David also has deep expertise in developing, shaping, analyzing and implementing domestic and international public policy more broadly. Until June 2023, David was the Chief Strategy Officer for Grand Challenges Canada (GCC), a not-for-profit organization primarily funded by the Government of Canada and a range of other partners that is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of the most vulnerable. Beginning in 2008, David played a significant role in building and launching this leading global innovation organization as an external consultant and, starting in 2012, as part of Grand Challenges Canada’s senior management team.David has a Master’s Degree in Political Economy from Carleton University, an Honours Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (International Development) and a Graduate Certificate in Dialogue, Deliberation and Public Engagement from Fielding Graduate University. David serves as Chair for the Board of Directors of the Bruyere Research Institute and is a member of the Board of Directors for Bruyere Continuing Care. He enjoys mentoring young leaders in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors and working with visionary leaders to fully realize the impact of their work.