David Tikao

David Tikao has extensive experience in investment management and governance, currently serving as Investment Manager Endowments at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu since October 2011, while also holding various leadership roles such as Executive Director of Whai Rawa, Director and Chair of Te Poho o Tamatea Ltd, and member of the Board of Trustees for organizations including Mindful Money and The Christchurch Foundation. David Tikao has been active in promoting sustainable finance, holding board membership at Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance and serving as a Panel Member for the Waste Minimisation Fund at the Ministry for the Environment. Previous roles include Development Manager at NatWest and committee membership at Mercer. Education includes a Master of Business Administration from Massey University and participation in the First Nation's Futures Programme at Stanford University.