Hi, I'm David
A 30-year experienced financial professional, with extensive business management credentials.
Mid-market corporate finance experience includes both public and private transactions, within the UK and overseas, bringing financial acumen and commercial flair to maximisation of shareholder value.
Substantial management experience in professional services firms, including North West Managing Partner for Grant Thornton. Consistent leader of people, and experienced in partner promotion and development.
Since 2012 independent consultancy focused on NED appointments (traditional and NED+, with enhanced time commitment to supplement financial expertise at board level), along with along personal investments and start-up involvement.
Key skills revolve around leadership in a change environment, driving strategic planning as well as tactical implementation, creating energy and enthusiasm amongst management and staff to deliver ambitious plans.
Mentee focus is on:
- aspiring and new-in-role FDs, and those looking to progress from FD to CEO
- owner-managers seeking a commercial sounding board
- professional services partners
Away from work, and avid Bolton Wanderers fan, DIY enthusiast, reading (having also published a novel) and hill-climber.
Specialisms
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Book your expert of choice for personal 1-2-1 sessions each month and select the number of hours per month. (The Executive Development Journey is for a minimum of 3 months)
During the Executive Development Journey, you and your chosen expert will discover and unlock your full potential, whilst building the skills and knowledge to reach the top level of your industry.
This journey is for anyone who wants to:
- Maximise performance
- Achieve top level career goals
- Equip themselves with the knowledge & mindset required
- Optimise strengths for their unique situation
- Maximise their confidence
- Learn strategic thinking of the highest standard
- Optimise leadership skills
- Sharpen decision making
- Enhance boardroom influence
- Build a valuable network
- Cure their Imposter Syndrome
Invest in yourself!
Phone and video calls available.
Book your expert of choice for a personal 45 minute 1-2-1 session. (Each customer has a limit of one breakthrough session per expert)
A breakthrough session is a chance to get insight from a business expert in to your business or a new idea. Talk about where your business is currently at and where you want it to be.
A breakthrough session is for anyone who wants to:
- Identify the key goal for their business
- Gain an idea of their next step
- Gain motivation
- Gain some confidence
- Talk to a business sounding board
- Get answers to a specific question or problem
- Chat to another wonderful human being!
Phone and video calls available.
Book your expert of choice for personal 1-2-1 sessions each month and select the number of hours per month. (The Development Journey is for a minimum of 3 months)
During the Development Journey, you and your chosen expert will work together to grow your business, whilst combating any problems and exploiting any potential opportunities.
This journey is for anyone who wants to:
- Identify the strengths of their business and develop them
- Identify key goals/KPIs for their business
- Increase their confidence
- Improve business performance and growth
- Improve decision making and avoid crucial mistakes
- Improve networking opportunities
- Increase profits
- Achieve personal development alongside their business
- Focus
Invest in yourself!
Phone and video calls available.
