In 1974, whilst still at school at age of 13, David started his first business and went on to start and run a number of successful businesses. In 2001, he became a consultant, advisor and mentor for start-ups and small business owners and is a Fellow of the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs, a member of the Association of Business Mentors, Enterprise Nation and an accredited business advisor with the ibd-group. David has owned businesses within the transport, property and services sectors and now sits on the board as a non-executive director at a number of SME's. He is also an approved Chartered Management Institute Tutor, delivering Degrees and Diplomas in Leadership & Management to senior management and business owners. David is a strong-minded yet affable character with excellent people skills with key strengths in marketing, negotiation, mediation and business development. Born in 1961 in North London, David has been married for 27 years, is a father to three daughters and a grandfather to one and now lives in Hertfordshire. He is a keen Motor Racing fan and Rugby supporter.