David Cope

David Cope is an experienced professional in performance enhancement and learning & development, currently serving as the Director of Performance Enhancement at Elevance Health since September 2025. Prior positions include Director of Quality Assurance and Insights | Learning & Development at NationsBenefits, where process consistency was enhanced and training strategies implemented, leading to significant performance improvements and cost savings. Cope also held roles as Director of Learning & Development and Training & Development Specialist at NationsBenefits, focusing on program development and team management. Previous experience includes various positions at Starbucks and a performing arts background with Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Group. Cope holds a BA (Hons) in International Banking and Finance from Liverpool John Moores University and a degree from Liverpool Theatre School in Professional Musical Theatre.