David Hitchins

David has been involved in the aged care industry for the past 30 years, and was one of the initial founding shareholders, in Arvida Group, placing two retirement facilities into this successful market listing.

 David is currently an active owner of Ropata Lodge Village in Lower Hutt.  This village incorporates a Medical Hub established in 2019 and Hub Aged Care.  Caring for the Aged population is a passion ensuring care is a top priority.

 Over the years David has been closely involved in Early Childhood Education through the family owned and managed Wellington Childcare Group, spread over 3 sites.  He is a very passionate early childhood provider where quality and premium education and care is of utmost importance.

 Prior to his involvement in the Aged Care sector, he obtained a Diploma in Urban Valuation and was a registered public valuer.

 While not working David enjoys biking, fishing, yoga and spending time with his family.