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David Downs is listed as CEO, Board Chair, Genetically Modified Optimist at New Zealand Story Group, based in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at nzstory.govt.nz and a matched LinkedIn profile for David Downs.
David Downs previously worked as CEO at New Zealand Story Group and Chairman at The Icehouse. David Downs holds Stanford Executive Programme, Business Studies from Stanford University Graduate School Of Business.
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David Downs BSc, CMInstD is a consultant and board director, with a portfolio of interests keeping him busy, across some key theme areas of technology for public good, healthcare and education. David is currently CEO of the New Zealand Story, an ambitious organisation marketing New Zealand to the world.Most recently, David was a General Manager at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), working with the Technology sector to help fast growing tech companies grow internationally, and leading a cross-government project for the Agritech sector. David has held various roles at NZTE, in the Services, Customer and Corporate Services teams.He also leads the NZ Governments Agritech taskforce, helping to design and implement the Industry Transformation Plan for the Agritech sector, working for MBIE.David spent 13 years at Microsoft, in New Zealand and as regional director for South East Asia, and he has set up and run successful businesses of his own. David is a published author on New Zealand Innovation, with two highly successful books – No.8 Re-wired, and No.8 Recharged. A chartered member of Institute of Directors, David is on a number of boards including MOTAT, Augusto Group and Venture Taranaki, and the executive advisory committee for Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). He is chair of the Well Foundation, the charity of the Waitematā DHB, and of the Kupe Scholarship for Auckland University. He acts as a trustee for the Hi-Tech Trust, and the Young Enterprise Trust.He’s an ex-comedian, TV and Radio actor, semi-finalist for New Zealander of the Year, and a genetically modified organism who documented his battle with cancer in the book A Mild Touch of the Cancer. David is a popular MC and speaker, and he regularly presents and gives talks on his cancer journey and on the power of positive thinking and optimism.At the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown, David co-founded sosbusiness.nz a not-for-profit initiative to help bars, cafes and other small businesses sell vouchers. It quickly became a huge hit and to date has sold over $2 million in vouchers for over 2500 small businesses. All the money goes to the businesses.Specialties: Governance; Leadership; MC and Public Speaking; General Management, Professional Services; Contract negotiation; Sales; Sales Management; Marketing; General Management; IT Strategy; Emerging and developing markets
Listed skills include Strategy, Management, It Strategy, Start Ups, and 48 others.
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Auckland, NZ
The New Zealand Story Group has been set up to enhance New Zealand’s reputation beyond natural beauty. In a competitive global economy, reputation matters. And it’s important for a country like ours, with an economy that relies on the strengths of its exports, to continue to grow and diversify. The more we can do to ensure we’re all telling a broad.
Auckland, NZ
The Icehouse is where Kiwi businesses grow. Our programmes, workshops and coaching services for business owners can help you take your business further.
Wellington, Wellington, NZ
As a patient, I benefited from advanced cancer therapy called CAR T-Cell therapy. Now I am helping the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research to get their own version of this treatment to New Zealanders, so they don't have to go through the trauma and expense of travelling overseas for life-saving treatment. Let me know if you'd like to hear more!
Auckland, NZ
The Well Foundation is the official charity supporting Waitemata District Health Board (WDHB). We support the North Shore Hospital, Waitakere Hospital and local community health services to receive priority funding for projects and advancements that cannot be afforded through core funding.As an ex-patient of the Waitemata District Health Board, I know what.
Auckland, NZ
Independant board chair for this recruitment organisation, whose vision is to improve the lives of New Zealanders by changing lives for the better through placing awesome people, into great roles,with market-leading organisations.
New Zealand, NZ
The NZ Hi-Tech Trust was established in 2009 to advance the growth and success of New Zealand's hi-tech industries through an awards and education programme. I am the treasurer for this volunteer group who host an annual awards ceremony.
Auckland, NZ
The Kupe Leadership Scholarships offer a wonderful opportunity for postgraduate (non-doctoral) students who care deeply about Aotearoa New Zealand and who have a strong desire to serve.I serve as the executive chair of the advisory board member and part of the selection team for the scholarship.
Chair of the Advisory Group to the Minister for Small Business
Wellington, NZ
Member of the External Advisory Committee, which assists the Chief Executive of the Department by providing an independent and objective view of and advice on the management and organisational performance of the Department.The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA; Māori: Te Tari Taiwhenua) is the public service department of New Zealand charged with issuing.
Auckland, NZ
Independent member of the board overseeing the industry group for the business events sector of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Wellington, Wellington, NZ
Young Enterprise offers a range of enterprise programmes and financial literacy resources that can be used by teachers throughout New Zealand. Each resource is designed for a specific age group, and aligns to the New Zealand Curriculum.
New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ
Board member & Deputy Chairman of this economic development agency, assisting the people and businesses of Taranaki to thrive. I serve as deputy chair and member of Audit and Risk committee.
Brentford, Middlesex, GB
I am a member of GSK's global patient oncology council, helping review patient materials and trial processes to give feedback.
After attending Stanford University Graduate School of Business (GSB) in 2015 and being inspired by their motto 'Change Lives, Change Organisations, Change the World', our class formed a charitable foundation. We raised money to sponsor a participant from an NGO in the 2016 program, and formed a legal US charity for ongoing support of charitable workers.
Auckland, Auckland, NZ
The Museum of Transport and Technology is a science and technology museum located in Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. It is located close to the Western Springs Stadium, Auckland Zoo, and the Western Springs Park. I am a trustee.
Auckland, NZ
Augusto is a hybrid creative and production agency that brings the thinking and the making together to offer our clients everything from concept to creation. I am a member of the advisory board for this company, who is growing into the USA.
Wellington 6140, NZ
Leading a cross-government taskforce to work on ways to grow the Agritech sector in New Zealand.
In this role I was responsible for special and strategic projects for NZTE, such as our work in growing the technology sector internationally.
In this role of General Manager (Corporate Services), I was responsible for all NZTE's core operations - including managing People and Capability (HR), our IT team, Finance, Marketing, Communications, Legal and Risk. This team of over 100 people provide the backbone of NZTE's international operations.In this role I was also the Chief Security Officer and.
In the role of GM, Products and Services, I was responsible for building business capability and productivity improvements through the delivery of NZTE products and services. This includes designing and delivering a Services that meet the Government' Business Growth Agenda to deliver a transformation experience to NZ Customers.In the role I was also the.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is the New Zealand Government’s national economic development agency.Through our network of offices worldwide, we aim to improve the international competitiveness and sustained profitability of New Zealand business by providing access to people, knowledge and opportunities. We work to stimulate New Zealand’s economic growth.
Co-Founder and CEO of this Not-For-Profit initiative to help hospitality ventures during the Covid-19 outbreak. We raised over $3m for cafes, restaurants and other small businesses around New Zealand, and collaborated with other similar initiatives around the world. In the end I exited, with a deal that saw a US-based investor agree to invest $5m into NZ.
iMOKO™ serves to uphold the mission to democratise healthcare by putting everyday technology in everyday peoples' hands where they live, work and play, achieving improved outcomes by the people for the people.
NZ
Techweek is an annual event showing technology companies across New Zealand.
Spent 18 months pursuing a personal project of saving my own life from terminal cancer. More details at www.mildtouch.nz
Redmond, Washington, US
Redmond, Washington, US
Redmond, Washington, US
Redmond, Washington, US
London, GB
NZ division of the multinational consulting and accounting firm.As Solution leader, Online Solutions, David designed and redeveloped internal processes and information / knowledge management systems on a short term (4 month) contract, after returning from overseas work.
Austin, Texas, US
Accuris was a joint venture between Eircom (Irish Telecom) and KPN/Telia (Dutch Royal Telecom) - telecommunications software solutions company specializes in Mobile-Roaming Inter-Working and Fixed Mobile Convergence solutions.Worked with a team of 7 to design and develop online solutions in the emerging telecommunications space. Seconded to work with.
Eureka was a startup software company specializing in utility software and billing systems.As General Manager, David managed and grew a niche, innovative software development company; maximized shareholder benefit and delivered excellent solutions to major corporate clients. At its peak we had over 15 staff working on advanced billing systems for the.
Helped set up an establish New Zealand's first professional dedicated Comedy Club - The Classic. Produced and developed Radio and TV Comedy, including award winning radio shows "Starship Cortina" and "News in Briefs", syndicated to over 50 radio stations and winning a Mobil Radio award.But let's be honest - I had no idea what I was doing.
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David Downs works for New Zealand Story Group.
David Downs is listed as CEO, Board Chair, Genetically Modified Optimist at New Zealand Story Group.
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David Downs is based in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand while working with New Zealand Story Group.
David Downs has worked for New Zealand Story Group, The Icehouse, Malaghan Institute Of Medical Research, Well Foundation, and Consult Recruitment.
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David Downs holds Stanford Executive Programme, Business Studies from Stanford University Graduate School Of Business.
David Downs is listed with skills including Strategy, Management, It Strategy, Start Ups, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Negotiation, and Leadership.
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