David Clifford

David Clifford is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in the mining and natural resources sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Finance for Mining Operations at Gemfields Group since April 2023, David has previously held significant roles such as Group Finance Controller at Bacanora Lithium since June 2018, Financial Controller at ArcelorMittal, and FP&A Manager at Gemfields Plc. David's expertise also includes positions as a Senior Business Improvement Specialist and Business Analyst at Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation PLC, as well as Operations and Logistics Analysis Manager at Anglo American. David holds a Chartered Accountant designation from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and advanced degrees in Geology, including a PhD from the University of Southampton and a Master's from the University of Leicester.