David Bird

David Bird is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various sectors, including water, energy, and public services. Currently serving as Retail Director at Thames Water and a Supervisory Board member at SAUR, David has a proven track record of driving operational improvements and strategic transformations. Previous roles include Chief Operating Officer at Biffa, where significant growth was achieved post-Covid, and Chief Executive Officer at Co-op Energy, which led to a successful business sale to Octopus Energy. David's expertise extends to strategic advisory positions, including at Nottingham City Council and the Department for Education, focusing on efficiency and governance enhancements. An MBA graduate from the International Management Centre, David has held influential positions at organizations such as E.ON, the Independent Police Complaints Commission, and Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.