David provides technical advice on biodiversity risks and management, particularly application of and compliance with IFC PS6. Focus on Asia-Pacific and Africa.

David has worked on a wide range of international projects including with the following organisations: Treweek Environmental Consultants (TEC), Fauna & Flora, Wychwood Biodiversity Limited, RINA S.p.A. and IUCN. A selection of projects include: - Environmental and Social Impact Assessments for extractive projects in West Africa including WCS Simandou Project, Kouroussa Gold Project operated by Hummingbird Resources PLC (HUM), Bel Air Bauxite Mine Project operated by Alufer Mining… Show more David has worked on a wide range of international projects including with the following organisations: Treweek Environmental Consultants (TEC), Fauna & Flora, Wychwood Biodiversity Limited, RINA S.p.A. and IUCN. A selection of projects include: - Environmental and Social Impact Assessments for extractive projects in West Africa including WCS Simandou Project, Kouroussa Gold Project operated by Hummingbird Resources PLC (HUM), Bel Air Bauxite Mine Project operated by Alufer Mining Limited and Koumbia Bauxite Mine Project operated by Alliance Mining Commodities (AMC) – lead author of initial screening and baseline survey design, ESIA, NCHA, BMP/BAP, BMEP, ESR and offset strategy. - Critical Habitat and biodiversity risk screening, and gap analysis against IFC PS6 for smaller projects including road upgrade of the Satama Sokoura - Sandégué Road, RAZEL-BEC (Cote d’Ivoire), Adrar Emoles – DASA Mining Project, Global Atomic Corp (GAC) (Niger), Nairoto gold exploration, Gemfields Limited (Mozambique) and Kinguélé Hydro Project, ERM (Gabon). - Tri-k Gold Mining Project, RINA S.p.A. (Guinea) – Biodiversity expert on the IESC team. Undertook audits to verify Project approach, plans and procedures against IFC PS6. - Oyu Tolgoi Project, RINA S.p.A. (Mongolia) – Biodiversity expert on the IESC team. - Global oil and gas operations, eni Upstream and Technical Services (Rep. of Congo, Ghana, Egypt and Ecuador) – Oversight and capacity building of local NGOs/contractors. Lead author of sea turtle BAP, NNL projections and monitoring program for eni Ghana. Lead author for BAP implementation plan and compensation targets for eni Congo. - Global Projects, Anglo American - one of several lead authors who developed internal biodiversity and ESR policy, procedures and guidelines. Site inspection of sites in Australia and South Africa.- Ahafo North and Akyem Gold Project, Newmont (Ghana) - undertook ESR workshop and reporting. Design and revision of biodiversity offset. Show less

The Business and Biodiversity team work directly with the private sector and the influencers of businessacross a range of sectors. FFI worked in partnership with Rio Tinto for over 15 years. The collaboration aimed to integrate best practice management of biodiversity and ecosystem services into Rio Tinto’s decision-making processes. The role involved the following tasks:- Relationship manager for Rio Tinto Biodiversity corporate team based in London. Provided advisoryservices on… Show more The Business and Biodiversity team work directly with the private sector and the influencers of businessacross a range of sectors. FFI worked in partnership with Rio Tinto for over 15 years. The collaboration aimed to integrate best practice management of biodiversity and ecosystem services into Rio Tinto’s decision-making processes. The role involved the following tasks:- Relationship manager for Rio Tinto Biodiversity corporate team based in London. Provided advisoryservices on achieving their corporate biodiversity commitment, Net Positive Impact (NPI).- Project management responsibilities – regular contact with Rio Tinto corporate team and operationalpersonnel and financial management.- Review of the company’s biodiversity risk procedures and lead author of numerous site level biodiversity action plans - Lochaber smelter (Scotland), Dunkerque (France) and Richards Bay Minerals (South Africa).- Undertook gap analysis for alignment of existing eni oil and gas operations (Ghana, Republic of Congoand Ecuador) to IFC’s PS6. Provided recommendations to upgrade existing biodiversity action plans andbiodiversity monitoring and evaluation programs.- Co-author of a step-by-step internal biodiversity action plan procedure for an oil and gas firm, eniUpstream and Technical Services (UTS)Key projects: Eni Ghana, Eni Congo (Republic of Congo), Richards Bay Minerals (South Africa), Lochaber(Scotland), Dunkerque (France) and Simandou (Guinea). Show less

GHD is a leading international consultancy firm with over 6,000 employees serving clients in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings and transportation. David worked as an ecologist in the Terrestrial and Marine Ecology teams based in Brisbane, Australia. The role involved the following tasks:- Completed numerous ecological field surveys in aquatic, marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Deliveredbaseline technical reports and environmental… Show more GHD is a leading international consultancy firm with over 6,000 employees serving clients in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings and transportation. David worked as an ecologist in the Terrestrial and Marine Ecology teams based in Brisbane, Australia. The role involved the following tasks:- Completed numerous ecological field surveys in aquatic, marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Deliveredbaseline technical reports and environmental impact assessment chapters.- Application of relevant federal (EPBC Act) and state legislation (QLD).- Project management - Direct liaison with stakeholders including industry, landholders, regulatory bodies and interest groups. Managing and resourcing of field and reporting teams. Safety and financialmanagement (budgeting, forecasting and invoicing).- Completed numerous tender applications and cost estimates.- Design, site-based implementation and reporting for several water quality monitoring programs inQueensland, including within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.Key projects: Environmental assessments for Queensland Urban Utilities (QUU), Brisbane City Council,North Queensland Bulk Ports and South-East Queensland (SEQ) water. Mine, port and linearinfrastructure EIAs for Adani Mining, Hancock Coal, BHP Billiton, Xstrata and North Queensland BulkPorts. Show less

Graham Marsh Pty Ltd is a small engineering firm located in Brisbane, offering civil engineering consulting and project management services.- Responsible for accounts and invoicing through accounting software platform (MYOB) - Undertook management of landscaping works onsite at Yeppoon- Obtained initial experience in the engineering and business aspects of consulting, and environmental issues associated with urban developments.