Rooted in Southern California. Informed by a world of experience.
From food diplomacy to finance, education and public affairs, these selected engagements show how David N. Young brings ideas, people and institutions together.
Drawn from David’s professional archive. Each account describes his documented role and contribution.
Louisiana’s distinctive culinary culture offered a way to connect people across borders.
Our role
David worked with Chef John D. Folse to engineer food diplomacy around the world. The archive photograph places David at the podium in the Governor’s Office of Louisiana with U.S. Sen. John Breaux and Chef Folse.
The contribution
The engagement brought culinary storytelling, public affairs and international relationship building into a shared initiative.
NEW YORK / INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
Bringing expertise to the table.
The opportunity
Côte d’Ivoire’s finance minister was exploring guidelines for a sovereign wealth fund.
Our role
David advised the finance minister in a Wall Street meeting with a group of investment bankers, bringing government interests and financial expertise into the same discussion.
The contribution
DNY contributed advisory support to the development of fund guidelines.
WASHINGTON, D.C. / PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Working where decisions happen.
The opportunity
International relationships require a clear understanding of public institutions and the people responsible for them.
Our role
David’s documented engagement at the U.S. State Department included a meeting with Ambassador Don Yamamoto, Director of the Bureau of African Affairs.
The contribution
Direct engagement with institutional leadership formed part of David’s broader public affairs work.
QUITO, ECUADOR / EDUCATION
Helping a community shape an institution.
The opportunity
A group representing more than 500 native Amazonian tribes sought guidance on establishing a university in the rainforest.
Our role
David advised the group on procedures for building a university, connecting a community ambition with the practical questions involved in institutional development.
The contribution
The engagement provided procedural guidance for the proposed university.
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Connecting local enterprise with U.S. opportunity.
The opportunity
The Zambian Chamber of Commerce sought ways to attract U.S. firms.
Our role
David advised the chamber on business development techniques for connecting with American companies. The work centered on helping local interests present opportunities to an international audience.
The contribution
DNY supplied business development guidance focused on attracting U.S. participation.
TOKYO, JAPAN / STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Exploring the right strategic relationship.
The opportunity
A client was considering a potential relationship with a major electronics firm.
Our role
David advised the client on the prospective strategic relationship in Tokyo, applying his experience in connecting business interests across markets.
The contribution
The engagement supported the client’s evaluation of a potential partnership.
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