Profile
David started his working life as an Army Officer (Royal Engineers), reaching the rank of Major before moving into computer marketing. Since then, David has spent over twenty years involved in Surrey public affairs – he has occupied several positions at Surrey County Council, including 4 years as Executive Member for Adult Services and 2 years as Council Chairman.
He has been involved in a range of community and voluntary activities. Most recently, David has been involved in the Guildford Cathedral ‘Make Your Mark’ campaign to raise £7 million for urgent repairs and renovations, leading the Surrey Civil Military Partnership Board which has successfully raised the armed service’s profile in the county, and is an Ambassador of the Surrey Community Foundation, one of Surrey’s most significant grant-giving charities. He has been a school governor for four local schools, currently the Abbey Special School in Farnham, and a trustee of the Gordon’s School in Chobham.