David J.
A Qualified Director With Practical Training Experience
Professional Value
David , director who helps non‑financial directors demystify finance, strategy and leadership to make informed decisions. He secured the UK Atomic Weapons Establishment privatisation bid and led a multidisciplinary team that penetrated the US defence aviation market, successfully delivering finance training programmes for directors across Europe, the USA and the Middle East.
Selected Clients
Executive Profile
David is a professionally qualified company director and a qualified physicist with 22 years in the engineering and technology sectors and 10 years in the services and facilities management sector, mostly at board level.
David was seconded to the US, leading a multi-disciplinary team to successfully penetrate the US defence marketplace in aviation support.
Upon return from the US, David took a post as the Managing Director of a newly acquired small business, dealing with the change and culture issues that characterise a new business acquisition. Whilst in the facilities management sector, David successfully led a bid team for the privatisation of the Atomic Weapons Establishment – Aldermaston, United Kingdom. This activity presented many political, cultural, and people challenges, culminating in a successful bid.
In 2001, David qualified with a diploma in Company Direction from The Institute of Directors. In 2002, David founded a management and training business. He became a Chartered Director in 2003.
David works with the Institute of Directors, delivering The Finance for non-Financial Directors programme and the Directors Role in Leadership as part of the Certificate in Company Direction, with experience in both public and private sector organisations.
Current programmes delivered by David are:
- Finance for non-financial managers and directors
- Negotiation skills
- Public speaking and presentations
- Project management principles and practices
- The directors role in leading the organisation
- Change management and strategic direction
In addition to management development and training, David is the chairman of the East Hampshire business group and a former member of the Executive Committee and Remuneration Committee for the Portsmouth NHS (Hospital) Trust.
David also interviews prospective candidates for the IoD Chartered Director Programme. David has worked with many organisations around the world, with particular emphasis on Europe, USA, and the Middle East.
Core Competencies
Finance, Financial Tools
David has extensive experience in finance and financial tools, having held roles as a finance director, marketing director, and managing director of both large and small businesses.
He specializes in demystifying finance, strategy, and leadership concepts.
David's expertise enables him to provide valuable insights and guidance on financial management and strategy.
He has worked with various organizations, helping them improve their financial performance and make informed decisions.
David's knowledge of financial tools and concepts is comprehensive, allowing him to provide practical advice and support to businesses.
Leadership
David is a seasoned leader with experience in leading small and large organizations.
He has held various roles, including finance director, marketing director, managing director, and board chairman.
David's expertise lies in his ability to demystify complex concepts, such as finance, strategy, and leadership.
He has a proven track record of successfully leading teams and organizations, driving growth and improvement.
David's leadership style is characterized by his ability to inspire and motivate others, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
He has worked with numerous organizations, providing guidance and support on leadership development and strategy.
Project Management
David has many years of practical project management experience in the defense, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.
He has delivered high and low-value projects to large organizations, smaller businesses, and public sector entities.
David's approach to project management focuses on the underlying philosophy rather than just relying on industry-standard tools.
This approach enables him to apply project management principles to projects of all sizes, ensuring successful outcomes.
David has also utilized his project management expertise to produce successful bids and tenders, demonstrating his ability to apply project management principles in various contexts.