David is an alternative protein enthusiast and the CEO and founder of food-tech startup Change Foods, which is redefining cheese and dairy using microbial biotechnology. His is motivated by a passion to help solve many of the environmental, ethical and health challenges stemming from industrialized animal farming, animal-based diets and inefficient food systems. Prior to starting Change Foods in early 2020, David was the APAC regional manager for Hungry Planet, a plant-based meat company. He also worked in the aerospace industry at Boeing for more than 13 years.