David Bird

David Bird currently serves as Retail Director at Thames Water and is a member of the Supervisory Board at Saur Group. Previously, David held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Biffa, where significant operational growth and successful acquisitions were achieved. As Strategic Advisor at Nottingham City Council, a pivotal sale of Robin Hood Energy was orchestrated, benefiting customers and taxpayers. David also contributed as a Non-Executive Board Member to the Department for Education’s Partners in Practice Programme, focusing on improving children's social care services. Leadership roles include Chief Executive Officer at Co-op Energy, resulting in a strategic sale to Octopus Energy, and Managing Director of Residential at E.ON, where a substantial profit increase was delivered. David's governance experience includes Non-Executive Director positions at the Independent Police Complaints Commission and Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, enhancing organizational structures and clinical quality. David's educational background includes an MBA from the International Management Centre.