David Appleyard-Chartered Project Professional

David Appleyard is a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) with a diverse work experience history. David is currently serving as the Head of IT Project Delivery at DS Smith since 2018. In this role, they are responsible for leading the IT function and overseeing the integration and separation activities of global acquisitions and divestments. David has also been involved in key projects such as the divestment of the De Hoop Paper Mill in the Netherlands.

Prior to their current role, David worked at MI-GSO | PCUBED as a Senior Principal Consultant since 2016. During their tenure there, they focused on project and program management consulting, particularly in the Energy and Manufacturing sectors. One of their notable engagements was as Engagement Manager and Head of IT Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestments at DS Smith, where they played a crucial role in developing the IT M&A integration playbook and divestment methodology.

David's earlier work experience includes various roles at CGG, a global geophysical services company. David served as the Vice President Quality Processes for the CGG Group, where they worked across all CGG businesses to drive business improvement and conducted audits and investigations. David also held positions such as Vice President Quality and Performance at CGG Services, Corporate Performance Manager, and Division QHSE Manager.

Overall, David Appleyard's work experience showcases their expertise in project management, mergers and acquisitions, quality processes, and performance improvement.

David Appleyard-Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) holds an MSc in Exploration Geophysics from the University of Leeds, which they obtained between 1988 and 1989. Prior to that, they received a Bachelor's degree in Applied Geology from the University of Plymouth, where they studied from 1985 to 1988. In addition to their academic qualifications, David has obtained various certifications, including the APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) from the Association for Project Management, which they achieved in 2020. David also holds certifications in Change Management, SAFe® 5 Scrum Master, MSP Practitioner certificate in Programme Management, and Prince 2 Practitioner certificate in Project Management, among others.