Driven by a lifelong passion for our food systems and a deep rooted respect for the natural world. Over a decade of experience increasing business revenues through effective management. Adept at steering high level strategy and successfully implementing it with tangible initiatives across many levels. Able to take a holistic view of a project and define phased deliverables from multiple sources, whilst successfully identifying and mitigating operational risks.
David's achievements span award-winning operations and substantial business growth. He was part of the BBC 'Food Producer of the Year' 2022 winning team at Tablehurst Farm and contributed to a restaurant earning its first Michelin star, 8/10 Good Food Guide rating, and 4 AA Rosettes at Danesfield House Hotel, where he successfully acquired £480,000 of additional trade through bespoke client menu development. As a business leader, he achieved £47,000 net profit at Seasons Whole Foods, doubled weekly turnover from £11k to £21k at Holywell Inns, and secured £173,000 Innovate UK grant funding while forming a 12-strong scientific advisory board. He led Lean Lunch Ltd from initial concept through MVP to second-round investment, demonstrating his ability to drive innovation across the food systems sector.
Education: MBA Innovation in Sustainable Food & Agriculture (Royal Agricultural University), B.Sc Systems Engineering (University of East Anglia)More...