David Ridd

David Ridd has a diverse work experience in communications and media. David is currently the Head of Brand Advocacy and Public Relations UK at Valneva, where they are responsible for building the corporate brand and leading PR and Communications in the UK. Prior to that, they worked as a Communications, Business Development, and Marketing Manager at Edinburgh BioQuarter, where they played a crucial role in growing the commercial health innovation ecosystem. David has also held various communications roles at NHS Lothian, including External Communications Manager and Corporate Communications Manager, where they oversaw external communications, managed high-profile projects, and developed strategic communications plans. Additionally, David has worked as a Matchday Commentator at Heart of Midlothian FC, a Senior Account Executive at Material Communications Group, a Press and Media Officer at Aberdeen Football Club Plc, a Sports Editor at Northsound Radio, and a News and Sports Reporter at Radio Forth.

David Ridd has a professional certificate in Marketing Strategy from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing, which they obtained from 2019 to 2020. David also holds an ILM Accredited certification in Workplace Mediator earned in 2015 from The Institute of Leadership & Management. In 2001 to 2002, they attended Edinburgh College where they received an HNC degree in Media - Broadcast. David completed their secondary education at West Calder High School from 1995 to 2001, although their degree and field of study during that period are unspecified.