David Allis

David is founder and director of two thriving internet-based businesses providing retail barcodes worldwide. He also started and runs two NZ charities partnering internationally with effective NGOs that focus on poverty alleviation, community development and safe water.  David has a background in Mechanical Engineering, management, innovation, development studies. He has worked extensively in both the private and not-for-profit sectors, and has a proven ability to innovate and disrupt.

David is passionate about changing the world for the better, especially for those marginalised through poverty and injustice. He believes in the best of people, and seeks to help them harness their personal strengths, abilities and insights, especially in the pursuit of business innovations to improve personal lives and communities.