General Medical Council
David Darton has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. David started their career as a Senior Economist for the Korea Exchange Bank and the Ministry of Finance in Seoul, South Korea. After that, they co-founded The Henley Centre, a successful consultancy firm, where they served as a Director and led non-economic forecasting consultancy and economic forecasting teams. David then joined the Joseph Rowntree Foundation as the Communications/Strategy Director and played a key role in driving overall strategy, research, and policy development. David also worked as an Author, writing stories for collections and engaging in projects promoting family use of the city. David later became a Strategy, Research, and Information Director for the Equal Opportunities Commission, leading strategic discussions, research, and policy reports. David then joined the Equality and Human Rights Commission as the Foresight Director. Currently, they hold the position of Head of Intelligence and Insight at the General Medical Council. Throughout their career, they have worked with various clients, government organizations, and NGOs, and has extensive experience in economic and social forecasting, strategic positioning, risk analysis, and market segmentation.
David Darton attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 1977 to 1980, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. Additionally, they have obtained a degree from the University of London, although the specific details about the certification's month and year are not provided.
General Medical Council
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