David Pons

David Pons is an experienced operations supervisor and project coordinator currently employed at Napier Port since December 2018, where responsibilities include overseeing marine services, implementing surveillance testing programs, and coordinating compliance initiatives. Prior to this role, David served as assistant manager and team leader at the Nelson Regional Development Agency, focusing on enhancing visitor experiences and the commercial viability of the Nelson i-SITE. Previous positions include health and safety coordinator at McCashin's Brewery and surf instructor at Bazil's Surfschool. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in International Relations and Comparative Politics from KU Leuven, along with two Bachelor's degrees in History from KU Leuven and Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Additionally, David is pursuing further education at Forté-Management.