David has an in-depth knowledge of the racing industry and its racing regulation from his 10 years as a Steward and three years as a member of the Racecourse Committee at Kempton Park, as well as through previous racehorse ownerships.
David is the BHA’s Senior Independent Director (SID). He has also carried out important project work on behalf of the sport in recent years, covering topics such as the sport’s resumption and recovery from coronavirus, and the development of a new stewarding model.
David is also a member of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)’s New Competition Board and has worked extensively with the Head of The Hundred – Women’s Competition. Much of his Executive career was spent in senior roles at Waitrose and John Lewis, where he became an Elected Director of the Board and President of the John Lewis Partnership Council, as well as the Board Ally of the LGBT+ Group.
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