Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ). David Downs has been appointed chief executive of Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ). David takes over following the departure of Amanda Malu, with Linda Sissons serving as acting chief executive in the interim.  Previously, David was chief executive officer of New Zealand Story Group, a role he has held since July 2021. Prior to this, he has held a number of general management roles at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), most recently working with the technology sector to help fast growing tech companies grow internationally and New Zealand companies adopt digital commerce channels to market. ENZ Board Chair Tony Gray said: “David has an innate understanding of New Zealand and its competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world. Coupled with his leadership experience at New Zealand Story Group, he is well placed to lead ENZ at this time.”