Dave Shapcott

Dave Shapcott is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership, talent development, and organizational learning. Currently serving as Senior Head of Academy at the BBC since March 2024, Shapcott previously held the position of Director of the Academy at Royal Mail from May 2022 to March 2024. Prior roles include Director of Learning and Leadership at Kerry and Interim Organisational Learning & Talent Director at Coca-Cola European Partners, where impactful transformations in learning and talent strategies were driven. Shapcott's career also includes significant leadership positions at Hertz, Avis Budget Group, and Dell, where strategic alignment and coaching of HR teams were prioritized. Educational achievements include a Master Practitioner qualification in Neuro Linguistic Programming and a degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.