David Porter has extensive experience across a range of communications, writing and public relations specialities for New Zealand and international companies and organisations. His assignments include:

In-house Asia communications consultant to the four Asia offices of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, a top-ranked American law firm. David has a deep understanding of the external challenges and internal dynamics of professional services and financial advisory firms.




Special adviser to Mike Moore, as former Director General of the World Trade Organisation. Editor of a major book on global trade, and writer of speeeches and op-ed articles for the DG.




The World Health Organisation’s spokesman on chronic diseases, which included all cardiovascular, diabetes, cancers and chronic pulmonary diseases. The role included managing stakeholder communications for a major WHO initiative on obesity and nutrition.




Managing editor of leading magazines in the Asian private equity and M&A sectors.




New Zealand Press Association Asia Correspondent, based in Hong Kong, reporting from over a dozen countries throughout the region on key New Zealand and international trade, diplomatic and political issues.




Author of thought leadership, political and business articles for major financial institutions and publications in the Asia Pacific.




Account Director Consultus PR/Acumen Republic, advising New Zealand companies across a range of sectors.