David is an award-winning UK and international national cyber security expert and the Managing Director of Beyond Blue, with over 30 years of cyber and information security expertise. David has held senior roles as the Head of Cyber and Space for the Ministry of Defence, KPMG’s Global Head of Cyber Future and the Chair of the Scottish National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board guiding the implementation of the country’s cyber resilience strategy.
In recognition of his service to national security following 9/11 he was awarded an OBE, he was named Personality of the Year at the Cyber Security Awards in 2018, European Business Continuity Consultant of the Year in 2022, and Scottish Cyber Leader of the Year in 2025.
David’s extensive expertise and leadership continue to shape the UK’s approach to cyber resilience and security.