David Durnford

David Durnford has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. David most recently worked as the Chief Executive for Reading Room, starting in November 2018. Prior to this, they held the same position at RONIN International since October 2016. In 2014, they became the Chief Executive at Fat Media Group, where they provided strategic direction and leadership to the company's digital agency, Fat Media, and research agency, Ronin. Before that, they owned Motive from February 2009 to May 2014 and Smallworld Cable from January 2006 to January 2014. David also served as the Marketing Director at AS Watson from September 2002 to November 2003 and as the Marketing Director, Food Asia, from March 2001 to September 2002. Prior to that, they held various roles at Mars, including Marketing Director, Snackfood, and Franchise Manager, and at Reckitt & Colman as Senior Brand Manager. Additionally, they were the MD/Owner of Netfonics Limited, a telecoms training provider and supplier of managed IT services to SMEs, from January 2004 to February 2008, before it was absorbed into Smallworld Media.

David Durnford has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Durham University, which they obtained between 1986 and 1989. David also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lancaster University, which they completed between 2016 and 2018. In addition, they have recently completed an MBA from Lancaster University in 2019. There is an additional certification mentioned, but no information is provided regarding when it was obtained.