| Position | Chair of the Board |
| Nationality | British |
| Tenure | Appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 2 March 2015, Chair of the Board since 19 May 2021 |
| Committees | Member of Nomination Committee Member of Sustainability Committee |
Key skills and experience
- Strong and deep supply and procurement background in global multinational companies
- International and strategic mindset
External appointments
Was previously Chair of Old Bushmills Distillery Company Ltd and a Non-Executive Director of Brambles Ltd. David retired from Diageo plc in 2014 where he had most recently held the role of President of Global Supply and Procurement. Prior to joining Diageo, David spent 25 years at HJ Heinz in various operational roles.
Qualifications
David is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Middlesex University. He has completed Supply Chain Manufacturing – Drive Operational Excellence at INSEAD (Singapore).