David Wallace

David Wallace is an experienced planning professional currently serving as the General Manager of Planning and Development at Queenstown Lakes District Council, a role held since January 2013. In this position, David oversees a comprehensive department that includes Resource Consenting Services, Planning Policy, and Building Services. Previously, David held various roles within the council including Manager of Resource Management Engineering, where responsibilities involved leading a team of engineers on land development projects, and Senior Planner, focusing on processing diverse resource consent applications. David's earlier experience includes roles at Lakes Environmental Limited as a Planner and at Tom Philips & Associates as a Consultant Planner. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Regional and Urban Planning from University College Dublin and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from University College Cork.