David’s entire career has been dealing with every aspect of the Semiconductor industry in every part of the world. His dealings have always been with the “movers and shakers”, be they industry leaders, government or institutions, and have established a comprehensive understanding of the commercial purpose and opportunity of semiconductors. For this reason, along with being a PLC Chair and other experience he brings a far wider understanding and scope of knowledge of the industry than most. A graduate in electrical and electronic engineering and a co-founder of Calderwood Han, David began his career in telecommunications and semiconductors initially in Europe and subsequently in Hong Kong, leading the design and manufacture of first-generation PC clones and PC UNIX implementations. He has spent most of his career working with and advising public and private technology companies on product development and market strategy, funding and structural reorganisation, and has extensive international experience in this area.His thirty years’ executive search experience includes key director roles with three well-known London practices, prior to his establishing the Company in 1992. Initially, he pioneered the placement of senior executives for the majority of Europe’s high technology (semiconductor) and biotechnology businesses. This work afforded him, inter alia, considerable exposure to venture capital and start-up operations. Later assignments have covered a broad spectrum of industry and commerce, with particular reference to aerospace, defence, transport, FMCG, retail, banking and finance. His activity is worldwide.David currently has a wide advisory and non-Executive portfolio including as a PLC Chairman, and is a strong advocate for the future of semiconductors in the UK. This is typified by his formation of RED Semiconductor Ltd.