David Smith

David Smith is an experienced data governance professional currently serving as the Lead Data Governance Manager at Novuna, where the data governance function was still developing at the time of joining in October 2022. Prior to this role, David worked as a Data Governance Manager at TalkTalk from October 2019 to March 2023, successfully implementing a data governance framework aimed at ensuring accurate and compliant data while fostering a data-driven culture. Additionally, his background includes serving as a Senior Digital Systems Analyst at N Brown Group from July 2017 to November 2019, leading a team in an Agile environment and focusing on code deployment issues. Earlier experience includes roles at Express Gifts Ltd, both as a Business System Analyst and a Junior Business System Analyst/Test Analyst, and starting a career as a Recruitment Consultant at Project Resource Ltd. David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems from Salford University, completed in 2011.