David founded the Grass Roots company at the age of 32. A graduate in economics and an MBA, his previous entrepreneurial involvements included the diverse experiences of international and national advertising and running a factory. His brain child Grass Roots has become a global business with billings in excess of $1 billion.With offices from Beijing to Brazil, Grass Roots employs over 1,000 people around the globe, in 15countries. The Grass Roots Group serves more than 50% of the world’s best known brands and more than 30% of the FTSE 250.The steady success of this enterprise has enabled David to create services that are not only profitable but which serve a societal good. He has pioneered the understanding of disability and diversity in the UK and improving the provision of child care for working parents. His community work is extensive and includes numerous charities, local arts, sports and schools.Grass Roots has been noted for the regular inclusion the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list since 2007 and in the Top 100 mid-sized companies list. It remains a private enterprise.In 2008 David was awarded an MBE for the single citation of Corporate Social Responsibilty