David Bearfield

David Bearfield is the Director of Human Resources at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), where they focus on transforming the HR function to align with UNDP's strategic goals. With over 30 years of experience in public service, David previously held various roles within the UK civil service, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the European Commission, culminating in their position as Director of the European Personnel Selection Office. David's initiatives have garnered multiple awards, including two People Management awards in 2022 from the CIPD, reflecting their commitment to excellence in people management. They hold a first-class Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages from the University of Salford and speak four languages fluently.