David Russell Parsons

David Russell Parsons is an experienced professional currently employed at the Cabinet Office since May 2019 and has held various roles within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, including Ministry of Defence Senior Officer and UK Defence Attaché in Riyadh, where responsibilities include enhancing bi-lateral Defence and security relations. David's extensive background includes serving as Senior Branch Chief at NATO's Comprehensive Crisis and Operations Management Centre, focusing on crisis identification and response planning across multiple regions. Additionally, David was a Deputy Commander in the British Army and has operational experience in Afghanistan. Educational achievements encompass a Master of Arts in German Language and Literature from The University of Edinburgh and a German Interpreter Diploma from the University of Westminster.