David Nicholson

David Nicholson has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. David started their career in 2004 in the Royal Marines, where they held various roles including Officer Commanding Manoeuvre Support Group and Squadron Commander of the Commando Logistic Regiment. In 2006, they served as the Royal Marines/Royal Navy Corporate Communications Manager, responsible for marketing and communications. David then became the Military Assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Navy (CinC) from 2008 to 2010.

In 2012, David became the Career Manager for Royal Marine Majors at Headquarters Royal Navy, overseeing the management of 250 Majors globally. In 2014, they transitioned to become the Head of Land Logistics at the Royal Navy headquarters. David then attended the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom as a student in 2013.

From 2016 to 2018, David served as the Commanding Officer of the Commando Logistic Regiment, where they were responsible for a 1200-person organization with an annual budget and significant holdings. Following this, they worked at the Permanent Joint Headquarters as a Senior Leader in Logistics for Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the World.

Currently, David is the Chief Operations Officer at Klarian Ltd, a position they have held since 2020. Before their current role, they were the Operations Director at the same company from 2019 to 2020.

David Nicholson's education history includes the following:

- In 2019, they attended Alliance Manchester Business School for an Advanced Management Achievement Course in the field of Advanced Management.

- From 2013 to 2014, they pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Defence Studies at King's College London, where they achieved a Distinction.

- During the same period, they also attended the UK Defence Academy, where they completed the Advance Command and Staff Course in International Relations and Affairs.

- In 2005 and 2006, they attended the UK Defence Academy for the Intermediate Command and Staff College (Land), but the field of study is not specified.

- From 1994 to 1997, they studied at Loughborough University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Geography.

- Between 1987 and 1994, they attended Portsmouth Grammar School, but details about their degree or field of study are not provided.

- It is not specified when they attended The University of Manchester, and no degree or field of study information is available.

In addition to their formal education, David Nicholson has obtained several certifications from the Chartered Management Institute. David received the CMI Level 5 Award in Management, Coaching, and Mentoring in July 2019. In September 2014, they obtained the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF) as well as the CMI Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. There is an additional certification mentioned, the CMI Level 8 Certificate in Strategic Direction and Leadership, but the specific information about when and where they obtained it is not provided.