David Orr is Mott MacDonald’s Trade and Investment Lead, focused on developing sustainable trade with emerging markets.  He specialises in managing national-level transformation programmes, including working with the Governments of India and Kenya to develop carbon reduction pathways to help meet their climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. David has also worked on projects around the world to support sustainable social outcomes, ranging from public-private health partnerships in Pakistan to supporting the digitisation of South Sudan’s education management system. Recognising the importance of business to drive sustainability, David has recently been awarded one of the UK’s first Management Consultant Charterships and is using the award to drive sustainability across the industry. Beyond the office, David is an Associate at the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School and an Executive with Science Resources Africa, which provides access to STEM education in West Africa. He is passionate about the UN Global Compact, participating in its Young SDG Innovator programme and was shortlisted for the SDG Pioneer Award in 2020.