David began his career in 2005 as an IBEC Export Orientation Programme management trainee with Kepak Group, advancing to senior roles in operations and commercial sectors. He secured a place on the Bord Bia Marketing Fellowship Programme in 2010, spending a year in Dubai on market development projects. David then transitioned to National Account Manager roles with Unilever, Richmond Marketing, and Britvic, managing relationships with Irish retailers. Returning to Bord Bia in 2015, he became International Markets Manager, overseeing client services across Africa, Middle East and Asia. In 2020, David was promoted to Head of Dairy, focusing on enhancing Irish dairy exports’ value and sustainability. He holds a BBS degree from the University of Limerick and an MSc from UCD Smurfit Business School.