Highly experienced business advisor and leader, with a career that has spanned insurance, business, legal and automotive sectors. David has over 20 years experience, serving on both privately owned company and plc Boards, managing growth companies as CEO / CCO / COO before transitioning to advisor and NED positions. David has gained considerable experience in what it takes to be successful in fund raising, building businesses and achieving exits. He has a strong professional services background in corporate finance and management consulting, with a Big 4 player and with his own business. Experience in strategy, succession, mentoring, digital distribution, risk and regulation. He also has deep knowledge in M&A and also gained significant experience working with the Private Equity and VC sectors.