About

David is Executive Director of Audiences & Media at National Museums Liverpool and for Exhibitions, Marketing & Brand, Digital, PR & Communications, Development (Fundraising), Strategic & Creative Partnerships and Creative Studios (design and production) for the group which comprises of seven world-class museums and galleries.

He is also the Founder & Creative Director of MlkMen and The Great British Gala.

David previously worked as a consultant across arts, culture, heritage and entertainment sectors developing and implementing brand, marketing, communications, digital and artistic/creative programming strategies and programmes. Prior to this he was Director of Brand & Advocacy for Birmingham Royal Ballet where he oversaw sales, marketing, digital and communications. He was Head of Digital / Digital Editor-in-Chief for Hull UK City of Culture 2017 where he was responsible for developing a first of its kind citywide integrated ticketing platform alongside overseeing the successful implementation of integrated campaigns, content production and digital innovation initiatives. He has previously worked in similar roles for organisations including English National Ballet, London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Royal Opera House and Rambert Dance Company.

David is Chair of the landmark multi-arts venue Storyhouse in Chester, and Trustee of One Dance UK (the national body for dance). He has previously held Trustee positions with Hull based gig-theatre company Middle Child Theatre, Dance Umbrella and Islington Arts Factory.

Prior to establishing a successful career in his current field of work, David received professional dance training and performed around the UK and overseas as well as choreographed for stage and screen.  

Work History

National Museums Liverpool
Executive Director of Audiences & Media
Jul 2019 - Present
Liverpool, United Kingdom

The Great British Gala
Founder & CEO
Jan 2018 - Present

MlkMen
Founder & Creative Director
Sep 2018 - Present

Consultant (Digital, Marketing, Communications & Brand)
Dec 2018 - June 2019

Birmingham Royal Ballet
Director of Brand & Advocacy
Nov 2017 - Feb 2019
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Hull UK City of Culture 2017
Head of Digital / Digital Editor-in-Chief
July 2015 - Nov 2017
Hull, United Kingdom

English National Ballet
Digital Media Manager
Feb 2013 - Jul 2015
London, United Kingdom

London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Digital Media Manager
Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
London, United Kingdom

KREATIVEINC. 
Creative Director
Sep 2012 -  May 2015
London, United Kingdom

Royal Opera House
User Experience Manager / Web Content Manager / Digital Designer
Jan 2008 - Sep 2011
London, United Kingdom

Rambert Dance Company
Digital Manager
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
London, United Kingdom

KREATIVEINC. 
Creative Director
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
London, United Kingdom

Boards & Advisory Groups

Storyhouse
Chair
Nov 2022 - Present
Chester, United Kingdom

OneDance UK
Trustee
Dec 2017 - March 2023
London, United Kingdom

Middle Child Theatre
Trustee
Jan 2018 - June 2021
Hull, United Kingdom

BBC Arts & Digital Advisory Group
Advisor
2016/17
London, United Kingdom

Islington Arts Factory
Trustee
Jan 2011 - Jan 2016
London, United Kingdom

Dance Umbrella
Trustee
Aug 2011 - Aug 2014
London, United Kingdom