David Slone

David Slone is an accomplished professional currently serving as Area Manager for Hamilton Family Stores at The Salvation Army since August 2023. With over a decade of experience as CEO of The Optimistic Cynic, David advocates for the symbiotic relationship between businesses and communities. David's expertise extends to blogging about disability and equality issues through Opti_Cynic, highlighting a personal passion. Previous leadership roles include Area Manager at Stats NZ, Director of Strategy and Performance at CSC Buying Group, and Manager at Hamilton Residential Trust, where David oversaw essential support services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. David has a solid educational foundation with leadership training from the Community and Enterprise Leadership Foundation and multiple qualifications from The Open Polytechnic of NZ.