David is a recent recruit to the charity following his appointment as a Director of CrimeStoppers in April 2023. However, he has had prior first-hand knowledge of the services provided by CrimeStoppers, having chaired the Scottish Advisory Board of CrimeStoppers between 2012 to 2015. David has worked in the marketing, media and advertising industry since graduating from York, St John University, and has experience of both the client and agency side including senior roles at BT, Coca-Cola, Heineken, and Dentsu Aegis Network. Prior to CrimeStoppers, David owned and ran a management training company specialising in marketing, business development and presentation training. Outside of work David has a passion for golf, walking, sailing and watching most sports.