School of Computing and Information Technology; Honorary Degree of Doctor of Technology
Born in London, David graduated from Leicester University with a BA (Hons). After an initial career as an RAF pilot, he moved into IT, working for Oletti and Digital Equipment Corporation before joining Microsoft in 1991 as the ‘City’ Sales Manager.
He subsequently held a range of management positions within the UK subsidiary, and at the European Headquarters working on European Service and Support programmes.
In 2000, he took over as Head of Education & Skills Development within the UK Public Sector division, supporting policies and programs to improve IT access, and transform education and skills. In 2007, David joined the Worldwide Public Sector division and is currently Managing Director – Government Solutions, leading one of the teams driving Microsoft’s worldwide Government industry solutions strategy.
David is a past serving member of the ITCESSG; the e-SKILLS. NTO (now e-Skills SSC); Computer Clubs for Girls (CC4G); the DELG Task-Force; and an appointed member of the MOD Defence Education and Skills Advisory Board. In 2003, he was appointed a non-executive director on the board of Ja.Net as the National Learning Skills Council (LSC) industry representative, and is a past Chair of Trustees of the Learning Lab. In 2006, David received an Honorary Doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University in recognition of his services to Education.
David is married with two children. He is a keen armchair sportsperson, an occasional mountain-biker and golfer, and a classic car rally enthusiast.
