Elected to the Board January 2025
David is currently the Chief Communications & Community Engagement Officer at Metrolinx. David and his team are responsible for the design and implementation of innovative, multi-channel communication and public affairs strategies to better connect Metrolinx to the communities it serves.
For the past 20 years, David has helped both public and private organizations build their brands and connect to their communities. His career has spanned government, commercial real estate, broadcast media and higher education sectors. Prior to Metrolinx, David worked with the University of Toronto, where he held the position of Executive Director, Marketing and Communications. His work focused on growing the University’s brand by expanding its digital footprint, building authentic connections with communities and creating innovative digital communication products.
Prior to joining the University of Toronto, David spent 12 years at the CBC, holding senior marketing, communications, and brand roles in both Vancouver and Toronto.
David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser University. He is a Promax North America Awards judge, is a former member of PageUP, and has served on the boards of numerous community organizations including: AnxietyBC, the BC Shopping Centre Association, Generation Leadership, RCMP Community Policing, and was an elected member of the Richmond School Board from 1996-1999.