Damian Bates

Damian Bates has a diverse work experience spanning various positions and industries. Damian is currently serving as the Chairman of Fifth Ring since November 2016 and has been recognized as the Chairman of the Year in 2022 and 2023 by CEO Monthly. Damian is also the Managing Partner at Digitising Reality since March 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Managing Director at Abraitis & Company, starting from September 2017. Damian also held the role of Director of Communications at Well-Safe Solutions from October 2017 to May 2019. Damian has experience as a Non-Executive Director at Texo Drone Survey & Inspection Ltd from April 2018 to December 2018. Damian has a strong editorial background as well and has served as the Editor-In-Chief at Aberdeen Journals from August 2013 to September 2017 and as the Editor of The Press and Journal at DC Thomson from March 2011 to September 2017. Damian also worked as the Editor of the Evening Express at Aberdeen Journals from April 2006 to February 2011.

Damian Bates attended Cardinal Allen High School in Fleetwood from 1980 to 1985. Damian then pursued a BA (Hons) degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Reading, completing it in the years 1987 to 1990.