David Zell

David Zell is an experienced professional currently serving as the Director of The LORAX Initiative CIC and a Mentor at VISIONAIRES FOUNDATION, both roles initiated in November 2021 and August 2020, respectively. Since September 2013, David has held the position of Associate Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham. Additionally, David chairs the Board of Trustees for UK Friends of Ecolint from December 2022 to February 2024. David's previous experience includes advisory roles in corporate finance at HINES ASSOCIATES LTD and Glitnir UK, along with significant leadership positions at WestLB and Citibank. David holds a PhD in German Studies from the University of Birmingham and has degrees in Modern European History and Politics from Kingston University and the University of Nottingham, respectively.