David is a university and business leader, Chair and Non-Executive Director with a reputation for creating and supporting innovation and growth, and mentoring science-based start-ups. He is a leader in the development of fusion energy and was previously Chair of UK Atomic Energy Authority. He is Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Until recently, David was Pro-Vice-Chancellor Development & External Affairs at the University of Oxford, and prior to that Vice-President (Innovation) at Imperial College London. David frequently advises governments and was a member of the UK Government’s Innovation Expert Group and the Ministry of Defence’s Technology and Innovation Board.
