David Yates

David Yates has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. David is currently an Investor and Co-Founder at Gigabit Networks and a Partner at Tollejo, a growth marketing consultancy. David is also the Managing Director at SWIC, a communications services provider. In 2012, they founded and became the Managing Director of 4 Oceans Capital Ltd, an investment and mentoring firm for start-ups in the TMT sector. Additionally, they serve as a Member of the Board of Advisors at The Global Trade Partnership, an international consortium focused on poverty alleviation through trade and job creation. In the past, they have worked as a Corporate Finance Advisor at CiSTM Ltd, an investment company in the telecoms and technology sector, and as an Investor and Founder at i-SURF Satellite Broadband, a company providing affordable broadband services in South Africa. Yates has also held interim positions such as Head of Business Development & Transformation at TFM Networks Ltd and Interim CEO at Conexion Communications Ltd. Prior to that, they worked as a Director at IFM Asia Ltd, a professional advisory firm specializing in special accounting projects for multinational companies in China.

David Yates' education history includes:

- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from London School of Business and Finance LSBF, with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General.

- High School Diploma from Aylesbury Grammar School, with coursework in Mathematics, Physics, Geography, General Studies, and Human Biology.

In addition, David Yates has certifications including Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from CIMA and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from CFA UK. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.