David Stephenson

David Stephenson is an accomplished HR and organizational development professional with extensive experience across various sectors, including their current roles as HR Director at Laird Thermal Systems and Associate at Pentacle The Virtual Business School. As the Founder of The Big OD, David has executed numerous consulting assignments that encompass generalist HR direction, organizational redesign, transformation management, and talent strategy. Previous positions include Executive roles at Iron Mountain, BAE Systems, and Waitrose & Partners, where David successfully led HR functions, drove organizational effectiveness, and managed significant change initiatives. David holds multiple advanced qualifications, including an MBA in General Management with a specialization in Organizational Change, and has been involved in executive coaching and leadership development throughout a distinguished career that spans over three decades.