Dave is a decarbonisation advisor and expert in climate change, decarbonisation technology, carbon and associated energy policy, with particular interests in understanding the transition to the net-zero carbon economy and the associated technological, policy and social disruptions; and how the world might look in 2050.

Dave has a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Cambridge University and has spent the last 14 years consulting on climate changes responses and decarbonisation, scenario planning and  disruptive technology.

Dave has worked with many top listed companies and industry associations; he has contributed to the World Bank’s Report for Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition  on carbon pricing and complementary policies; is a member of South Africa’s international, interdisciplinary task team on decarbonising South Africa’s economy by 2050.

Dave is often called on to provide expert opinions, some examples include:

• Strong focus on electricity supply, access negatively affecting climate
• Decarbonising SA’s largely pedestrian transport sector
• Ways for diamond miners to cut carbon emissions
• European Commission workshops e.g. “Renewable Solutions: looking towards 2050” workshop