David Hughes

David Hughes currently serves as Chair of the Governance Group at the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre, Director at Hill Labs and Miruku, and Chair at Precision Seafood Harvesting. Additionally, David is Chair of the Board at Biopolymer Network Limited and has held various leadership roles including Chair and Director positions at Science New Zealand and the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre. With extensive experience in advancing technology and sustainability, David has actively contributed to projects aimed at reducing agricultural emissions, promoting environmental conservation, and innovating in food and material sciences. David holds a Diploma in Applied Statistics from Massey University, a Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, and completed the Advanced Industrial Marketing Strategy Programme at INSEAD.