David Rhodes

David Rhodes has a diverse work history, with experience in various industries and positions. David began their career in the British Army as an Army Reserve Officer, serving in different roles and eventually reaching the rank of Commanding Officer. After leaving the Army, they held roles such as Managing Director at EnterpriseMouchel Ltd and Non-Executive Director at Ecsto Ltd. In 2011, they became the Managing Director of Optimus Medical (UK) Ltd. David later joined QinetiQ as the Group Commercial Director, overseeing commercial operations in the defense and security markets. Additionally, they served as the Vice Chairman & Treasurer of the South Yorkshire branch of SSAFA Forces Help, a charitable organization supporting armed forces personnel and their families. In 2016, they joined the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association for Yorkshire and The Humber, serving in various leadership positions including Chairman and Vice Chairman. In 2020, they assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Yorkshire Cadet Trust, a charity supporting cadets in Yorkshire. Throughout their career, David has also been involved in business angel investing, particularly in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, as a Business Angel at Envestors Limited.

David Rhodes has a diverse education history. In 1984, they attended The University of Sheffield and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Following this, from 1985 to 1986, they attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where they completed a DE Commission degree. In 2003, David attended the Royal Military College of Canada/Collège militaire royal du Canada, where they obtained a PSC (Staff College) degree.