After obtaining degrees in Engineering and Agriculture, David began his irrigation and drainage career in the early 1970's in the United Kingdom, and was responsible for design and supervision of overhead, pivot and drainage systems throughout Europe and Africa.

He worked in Swaziland, South Africa, Nigeria and Indonesia, where he worked for several well-known international engineering firms and was involved in design and supervision of large projects including sugar, citrus, turf, golf and dust suppression.

After moving to Brisbane, David spent over a decade travelling to China and throughout SE Asia to provide technical and management support to local distributors and consultants on golf, turf and agricultural irrigation systems.

David joined HydroPlan in 2003 to develop the business in China and the regions. After spending 5 years in Beijing to establish engineering staff in the local office he returned to a Brisbane base where he remains in charge of the team and in touch with the impressive client list in China, Asia and the Middle East.

David is a Chartered Civil Engineer, a Certified Irrigation Designer (Golf), and Associate Fellow of Australian Institute of Management Member. He is also a Member of Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Institution of Water and Environmental Management, and the American Society of Irrigation Consultants.