David studied engineering at Cambridge University before beginning a career working in project management at Goldman Sachs. After a number of years working on projects opening new offices in Russia and the Middle East, David completed a Masters in Contemporary History at the University of London.
After a few years working in asset management, David joined the On Purpose Associate programme with the aim of moving into the social enterprise sector. His first placement was at ECT, where he helped to launch the Plus Bus for Health service.
For the last six years, David has been COO of London Youth Rowing, a youth sports charity that delivers outreach programmes across the London, Leeds and Kent. He has been a trustee of ECT since 2016 and was elected Chair in April 2022.
