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 Emeritus Professor, Innovation and Technology Management, at Imperial College London.
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.
