Todd was born in Lumsden, New Zealand, and lived in various rural communities across Southland before his family moved to Invercargill. He attended James Hargest High School before completing a law degree at the University of Otago.For the past 17 years Todd has lived in Australia mainly working for large multinational healthcare companies where he has gained experience in leadership and strategy, public affairs, government relations, public policy, and stakeholder engagement. He has a good understanding of the workings and processes of parliamentary democracies, and has maintained an interest in politics supporting issues, candidates, and political parties that align with his classical liberal views. Todd has been a member of ACT New Zealand since its formation and campaigned for the party at four General Elections from 1996-2005. He was also employed by the party from 1997-2000 and twice elected to the ACT Board. Todd was elected at the 2023 New Zealand General Election after being ranked number four on the ACT party list. He serves as the Party's Whip, and spokesperson on Health, Justice, Finance, Public Service, Tourism & Hospitality, and Arts, Culture & Heritage.Authorised by D Smith, Suite 2.5, 27 Gillies Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland 1023.