David retired from UC Berkeley in 2020, where he had held the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor, International Relations for ten years. During his time at Cal, he led a team responsible for international fundraising (averaging over $45M annually, with an historic high of $81.4 million in FY19) and alumni relations (a global alumni network and volunteer leadership in 41 countries).
Prior to working at Cal, David had served in a variety of fundraising and non-profit leadership positions in the Canadian higher education, healthcare and social services sectors (in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Western Canada) for over 20 years. Over the course of his career, he has advised several startups and built a philanthropic advisory service with family offices in Asia and the Middle East.
His board experience includes service on UC Berkeley’s University of California Foundation (Hong Kong) and Chancellor’s Asia Advisory Council, IWK Health Centre, and various professional membership associations.
David and his wife, Karen, are once again enjoying three of four distinct seasons in Edmonton, Alberta along with their four sons and first grandson.
