David Foster

David Foster has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. David co-founded Bud Systems in 2016 and became the Non-Executive Chair at Origin Workspace in the same year. David also served as a Non-Executive Director/Advisor for various companies starting in 2013. From 2016 to 2020, David worked as a Consultant at Whiteoaks Capital.

Prior to that, David held senior positions at Lifetime Training Group, where they served as the Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to 2012 and the Chief Operating Officer from 2009 to 2010. During their tenure, they focused on driving sales, financial planning, and recruiting and developing a new executive team.

Before joining Lifetime Training Group, David worked at Virgin Mobile as the Customer Service Director from 2006 to 2009. David played a crucial role in the organization's growth and IPO. Prior to that, they served as the Head of Customer Service at Virgin Mobile from 2000 to 2006, where they were responsible for the recruitment and development of management and teams. David also championed the introduction of knowledge systems and self-service initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs.

David's earlier career includes positions at Brann Worldwide, where they served as the Director of Telebusiness, and Brann Contact, where they held the role of Group Account Director/Principal Consultant. David began their career as an IT Recruitment Consultant at Myriad.

Overall, David Foster has a diverse background and expertise in co-founding ventures, executive leadership, customer service, and business development.

David Foster attended The University of Salford from 1981 to 1985, where they earned a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Biology. In 1991 to 1992, they attended the University of the West of England and obtained an IDM Diploma in Direct Marketing.