David Yates

David Yates is a Senior Defence Adviser at Kearney, previously serving as a Chief Legal Counsel at Horus Security Consultancy Limited and a Partner at Parker Bullen LLP. With a background as Brigadier Operational Law in the British Army, David has extensive experience in advising on legal and contractual issues, government initiatives/policies, data protection, regulatory compliance, and governance. He is also skilled in strategic planning, business development, and leading complex change programs. David holds a Master of Arts in International Studies from King's College London and has received an MBE for his contributions.