David Wheeldon

David Wheeldon is the Managing Director and Head of EMEA Government Affairs and Public Policy at YouTube/Google, a position they have held since 2022. With over 20 years of experience, they have built and led Government Affairs and Public Policy teams for major international businesses, including a notable tenure at Sky, where they directed public policy and regulatory engagement. Wheeldon has deep insights into the intersection of business strategy and regulation, particularly in politically sensitive sectors. They have also served in various advisory roles, including as a Senior Policy Advisor at the House of Commons and as a director for organizations like the London Stock Exchange Group and the Association of Commercial Television in Europe. Wheeldon holds a degree in Politics from the University of York and completed a Finance for Senior Managers program at London Business School.