David is an experienced businessman and entrepreneur with a demonstrated track record in Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Development and Product Strategy, with a MSc focused in Mathematical Science & Engineering from City, University of London. Under David’s leadership, over 20 businesses have seen invesment from the group, and his portfolio of companies stands at over £40m, seeing exponential growth from grassroot beginnings to some of the UK's leading names in sport, pet, country and equestrian sectors. His prestigious brands have won multiple industry awards in the last 10 years with a focus on innovation and exporting worldwide, expanding operations to the US and Middle East.Before David established his own investment and consultancy company he served as an Officer in the British Army and was a qualified commercial pilot and senior executive within the aviation industry. Outside of his business interests David is a qualified Rugby and Cricket coach, supporting youth development in the game. He is part of the RFU education workforce, and still enjoys playing both sports himself.