A tech and innovation advocate. Originally commencing as an engineering apprentice, David has developed a wide-ranging career over the past 30+ years across engineering, recruitment and commercial functions and has extensive knowledge across numerous industries. He has led numerous consultancy programmes nationally with innovation as a major backdrop, including a secure data management system for a utilities partner. With the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, David combines his industry, partner and solutions building experience to provide value adding opportunities to midlands businesses, including, Supply chain, Technology, Overseas Trade and Training. 

With a focus on supporting futuretalent with careers engagement and support, David is a volunteer Enterprise Advisor (Careers Enterprise Company programme), a Birmingham Assay Office Guardian, an Acorns Business Ambassador and Warwickshire County Cricket league, chair, one of the largest multi-cultural leagues in the country.