Dave brings more than 30 years of strategic leadership in government relations, stakeholder engagement and public affairs to Wellington Advocacy. His career spans nearly two decades on Parliament Hill, including senior advisory roles to the Prime Minister of Canada, where he served as Director of Appointments. Prior to that, Dave advised multiple Leaders of the Official Opposition, Ministers and Members of Parliament, building deep expertise in federal election strategy and political-campaign leadership.

Before joining Wellington Advocacy, Dave held senior leadership roles at Canada Post, the Canadian Pharmacists Association and Santis Health, where he advanced national advocacy, stakeholder relations and public-policy strategies across the health and public sectors.

At Wellington Advocacy, Dave applies his extensive networks, policy insight and campaign-driven mindset to advise clients and deliver results in Canada’s most complex political and regulatory environments. He remains actively engaged in community service and mentorship, helping to cultivate the next generation of public-affairs leaders.