David Hunter is a business and social-enterprise leader from Larne, Northern Ireland, with extensive experience in economic development, regeneration, and community partnerships.
In 2022, David was appointed by the Department for Communities (NI) as one of only five subject-matter experts to the Ministerial Advisory Panel (MAP) on Community Wealth Building, established to support local economic recovery across Northern Ireland.
He is the Programme Director of the Larne Community Wealth Building Partnership (LCWBP) and Founder of Next Steps Consultancy Ltd, working with local councils, government departments, and anchor institutions to deliver inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Renowned for building strong partnerships across public, private, and voluntary sectors, David specialises in translating complex policy frameworks into practical, deliverable outcomes that promote regional balance, sustainability, and thriving communities—while consistently achieving measurable social impact.
