David S. Niekerk

A dedicated animal advocate with a professional background in human resources, David S. Niekerk joined the HSUS Board of Directors in 2019 and serves on the Human Resources, Finance and Audit committees.

Niekerk also serves as the board chair of Jewish Veg and is a major supporter of Seattle Humane. Before retiring, he held leadership roles in human resources at Honeywell Aerospace, Mobil Oil, PepsiCo and Amazon. While working at Amazon, Niekerk helped establish a dog-friendly work environment and bring plant-based options to all company restaurants. He is a U.S. Army veteran and graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Niekerk’s philanthropic endeavors exemplify his ethics of responsibility and care toward animals and the earth.