David Lightfoot

David Lightfoot is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the hospitality and beverage operations sectors. Currently serving as the Roaming Deputy General Manager for Hand Picked Hotels since June 2022, David also holds the position of Trading Director at Light Trading. Previous roles include Fleet Manager for Beverage Operations at Holland America Line and Corporate Traveling Food & Beverage Director at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. David's career in beverage management began at Princess Cruises, and spans over a decade with significant leadership positions across various prestigious companies. Additionally, David possesses a background in financial management through prior experience as a Financial Reporting Manager at Applewood Associates, complemented by educational credentials from Oswestry Open University in Financial Planning.