David Howard is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategy and mergers & acquisitions, currently serving as Manager of Strategy & M&A at Modern Star Pty Ltd since 2021. In addition to this role, David has been a Director at Kosciusko Alpine Club since 2019 and previously held the position of Director at Canberra Community Law until March 2023. David's expertise also includes a managerial role at Strategy& from 2018 to October 2021 and corporate legal experience as a Corporate Lawyer at MinterEllison from 2013 to December 2017. Earlier career highlights include serving as a Policy Analyst at Endeavour Consulting and as an Electorate Officer for a NSW Senator at Australian Parliament House. David holds a Bachelor's Degree in Laws (LLB) and Commerce (B. Comm) from The Australian National University and completed high school at Canberra Grammar School.