David grew up in Hampshire, England and graduated in aerospace propulsion engineering from the University of Bath.
Early in his career, David held corporate responsibility for executive education and professional recruitment for firms such as Rolls Royce and BAE Systems. He went on to lead management development and international compensation and benefits functions for UK based corporations before becoming an HR Director in the automotive industry and his subsequent move into consulting.
David divides his free time between his main home in London and his country house in Gascony, South-West France, where he enjoys getting away from the hustle and bustle of a busy London life.