Delivering of powerful, intelligent strategy and campaigns.
Exceptional comms professional who brings an excellent strategic brain combined with the ability to deliver on his strategies. David excels at stakeholder management, quickly understanding stakeholder positions and calmly and professionally bringing them along with him.
Jayne Spence Head of Policy and Communications, Local Government and Social Care OmbudsmanDevelops and executes effective communications and engagement strategies and importantly has the relationship building abilities needed to gain internal and external stakeholders’ support for key organisational projects, change programmes, and buy-in to effectively involving staff and citizens.
Ranjeet Kaile, Executive Director of Communications, Stakeholder Engagement and Public Affairs, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Director of Communications and Engagement, South East London Integrated Care BoardSharp analytic understanding of public service provision (and the politics on which it depends) with practical experience and achievement in managing services - a rare combination which makes David distinct.
David Walker Formerly Managing Director, Communications and Public ReportingGravitas, skill and experience make him a key player in delivering major change.
Simon Cook Programme Director, Bath Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RUH)
As a CEO leading turnaround and transformation of complex, high profile organisations, when I bring in senior interim resources, I need people who can understand the challenges and add value quickly through consultancy and delivery. I value his advice, his rapid understanding of the challenges and drivers, and his ability to develop and then deliver solutions. Working in demanding, high profile environment makes it essential to forge positive relationships with internal, partner and external stakeholders. He brings these abilities, and the resilience to stay focused on the true objectives. David has these attributes and more, creating value for me as a valued member of my executive team.
Mark Grimshaw CEO, Business Banking Resolution ServiceFormerly CEO, Rural Payments Agency