David Downs,
A Mild Touch of the Cancer

Incredible journey battling cancer as a genetically modified organism

He documented this on his Stuff.co.nz column “A Mild Touch of the Cancer” & is now aiming to raise $1m for cancer research with www.downwithcancer.nz

David is a General Manager at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, working with the technology sector to help fast-growing tech companies grow internationally.

David spent 13 years at Microsoft, in New Zealand and as regional director for Southeast Asia, and has set up and run successful businesses of his own. David is also a published author on New Zealand innovation, with two highly successful books – No.8 Re-wired, and No.8 Recharged as well as being an ex-comedian, TV and radio actor.